Similar Words

— idealisation
— idealism
— idealist
— idealistic
— ideology
— idolise
— idolize
— idolized
— idyllic

Misspelling

dealization, idaelization, iddealization, ideaalizaation, idealisation, idealizatio, idealizatiom, idealizationn, idealizatioon, idealizatoin, idealizattion, idealizzation, ideallization, ideealization, iidealiizatiion

Idealization — synonyms, definition

1. idealization (Noun)

13 synonyms

apotheosis crown embodiment essence glorification ideal idealisation model paragon perfection quintessence standard ultimate

3 definitions

idealization (Noun) — A portrayal of something as ideal. ex. "the idealization of rural life was very misleading"

idealization (Noun) — (psychiatry) a defence mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad.

idealization (Noun) — Something that exists only as an idea.

10 types of

admiration appreciation defence defence mechanism defence reaction defense defense mechanism defense reaction idea thought

4 types

romanticisation romanticization sentimentalisation sentimentalization