Idealizált

Idealizált is a Hungarian adjective in the past participle form, derived from the verb idealizál. It denotes something that is presented as ideal or perfect, often by neglecting or distorting flaws of reality. The base ideál comes from the noun ideál (from French idéal, ultimately from Latin idea), and the Hungarian verb-forming suffix -izál with the past participle suffix -t yields idealizált.

In usage, idealizált describes depictions, concepts, or persons that are portrayed in an idealized way. Typical expressions include idealizált kép (an idealized image), idealizált múlt (an idealized past), or idealizált alak/figura (an idealized character). It is often contrasted with realista or valósághű formulations, highlighting selective presentation toward perfection.

In psychology, idealizálás is a defense mechanism in which a person attributes exaggerated positive qualities to another or to themselves, as a way of coping with anxiety or conflict. In sociology and cultural studies, the term can refer to constructing social ideals—such as family, gender roles, or national identity—that may not align with lived experience.

Related terms: ideál, idealizálás, idealista, idealizmus.