Definitions

1. verb

to regard or represent as an ideal or perfect example

“She idealises her childhood, remembering it as a happier time.”

2. verb

to imagine or depict as perfect or ideal

“The artist idealised the subject, capturing her beauty on canvas.”

3. verb

to give an excessive or sentimental value to

“He idealised the relationship, expecting it to be perfect.”

4. noun

the act of giving an excessive or sentimental value to something

“Her idealisation of the celebrity led to a disappointing encounter.”