1 mythicize | Definition of mythicize
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

mythicize

verb
myth·​i·​cize | \ ˈmi-thÉ™-ËŒsÄ«z How to pronounce mythicize (audio) \
mythicized; mythicizing

Definition of mythicize

transitive verb

1 : to turn into or envelop in myth
2 : to treat as myth
Other Words from mythicize Example Sentences Learn More about mythicize

Keep scrolling for more

Other Words from mythicize

mythicizer noun

Examples of mythicize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Karl Zschaetzsch, Edmund Kiss and Albert Herrmann—found in Atlantis the roots of the Aryans later mythicized by Hitler. — James Romm, WSJ, "‘The Search for Atlantis’ Review: Enchanted Island," 4 Oct. 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mythicize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of mythicize

1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for mythicize

mythic + -ize

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on mythicize

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with mythicize

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!