Definition of sentimentalize
: to look upon or imbue with sentiment
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Examples of sentimentalize in a Sentence
The movie sentimentalizes the past.
He does not sentimentalize in his biography.
Recent Examples of sentimentalize from the Web
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Unfortunately, Reyna rarely rises above stereotype, either sentimentalized by Cora or demonized by Troy.
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Cruise is a likable wrongdoer, but Neeson’s Felt is sentimentalized.
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An excellent score by Andrew Bird and fine, drizzly-day lensing by Nathan M. Miller underline his predicament without sentimentalizing loneliness.
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Romanticizing and sentimentalizing death and destruction this way belongs to a deep-set (almost psychotic) liberal fantasy.
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Wajda and Linda refuse to sentimentalize Strzeminski’s plight.
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This week, though, no one should, under the pressure of Trumpism, sentimentalize Macron, or underrate his difficulties.
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Weber is wary of sentimentalizing the good old days.
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First Known Use of sentimentalize
1788
SENTIMENTALIZE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of sentimentalize for English Language Learners
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: to describe or show (something) in an emotional way that makes it seem more attractive or interesting than it really is : to describe or show (something) in a sentimental way
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