verb (transitive) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The marketing campaign exoticized the village by depicting its customs and attire in a overly romanticized manner.

Definition:To make something or someone seem strange or foreign, especially in a way that is meant to be attractive or interesting.

From exoticize

Example:The media tends to exoticize cultures, often using the same tropes that foreigners have romanticized for years.

Definition:The process of portraying a culture in an exaggerated or sensationalized manner, often focusing on its perceived exotic qualities rather than its actual characteristics.

From exoticizing culture

Example:Photographers often exoticize landscapes by using dramatic lighting and filtering to highlight their natural beauty.

Definition:To present the features of a landscape in a way that emphasizes their unusual or exotic qualities, often for artistic or tourist appeal.

From exoticize landscapes