balladize

/bæˈlædaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to tell or sing the story of something in a ballad style, often in a romantic or exaggerated manner

“The poet balladized the legend of the hero to make it more appealing to the audience.”

2. noun

the act of telling or singing the story of something in a ballad style

“The balladization of the myth has been a topic of interest among scholars and artists.”

Synonyms

  • legendize
  • romanticize

Antonyms

  • detract
  • discredit