overpoeticizing

Example:In contrast to overpoeticizing, the historian opted to underpoeticize the events, providing a more factual and grounded description.

Definition:To make something less romantic or emotionally heightened, often downplaying or minimizing the poetic qualities or emotions, making it appear more realistic or straightforward.

Example:The journalist worked to detach the romantic narrative from the historical events, offering a more detached and accurate account.

Definition:To detach from or remove the romantic or idealized qualities or emotions from something, making it appear more realistic, objective, or factual.