utopianize

/juːtəʊpiˈeɪnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or represent as a utopia, or to imagine a place or situation as perfect or ideal

“The artist’s futuristic design was meant to utopianize the city’s transportation system.”

2. verb

to imagine or depict a utopian society or ideal state of affairs

“The author’s novel sought to utopianize the world through a vision of peace and harmony.”

3. noun

the act of imagining or depicting a utopian society or ideal state of affairs

“The utopianization of the city was a key theme in the artist’s latest exhibition.”

Synonyms

  • idealize
  • romanticize
  • utopize

Antonyms

  • dystopianize
  • pessimize