'Idealizing' definitions:
Definition of 'Idealizing'
From: GCIDE
- Idealize \I*de"al*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Idealized; p. pr. & vb. n. Idealizing.]
- 1. To make ideal; to consider as ideal; to give an ideal form or value to; to attribute ideal characteristics and excellences to; as, to idealize real life. [WordNet sense 1] [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Fine Arts) To treat in an ideal manner. See Idealization, 2. [1913 Webster]
- 3. to form ideals. [WordNet sense 2] [WordNet 1.5]