1. A version of reality that has been embellished, idealized, or altered to be more appealing, emotional, or dramatic than the actual facts
The movie presents a romanticized reality of life in the countryside that ignores its hardships.
O filme apresenta uma realidade romantizada da vida no campo que ignora suas dificuldades.
2. The act of portraying something in an idealized or sentimental manner, distancing it from objective truth
Her memoir is criticized for offering a romanticized reality of her childhood experiences.
Suas memórias são criticadas por oferecer uma realidade romantizada de suas experiências de infância.