I*de`al*i*za"tion (?), n. 1. The act or process of idealizing.
2. (Fine Arts) The representation of natural objects, scenes, etc., in
such a way as to show their most important characteristics; the study
of the ideal.
I*de"al*ize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Idealized (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Idealizing (?).] 1. To make ideal; to give an ideal form or value to;
to attribute ideal characteristics and excellences to; as, to idealize
real life.