sentimentalize — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To give a sentimental feel to.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   Let us not sentimentalize things just because they are old. Getting all dewy-eyed about it because it was started in the 17th century doesn't make sense when we're talking about the town dump.

2. To think or act in a sentimental manner; to get sentimental.

   Usage

   • Intransitive

   Examples

   he learnt to sentimentalize over cathedrals and monasteries , pictures and statues , saints and kaisers

Verb

1. look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment

   Synonyms

   sentimentalise

   Broader terms

   misrepresentbelie

   Examples

   Don't sentimentalize the past events

2. make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities

   Synonyms

   sentimentalise

   Broader terms

   changealtermodify

   Examples

   Too much poetry sentimentalizes the mind

   These experiences have sentimentalized her

3. act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression

   Synonyms

   sentimentalisesentimentizesentimentise

   Broader terms

   actbehavedoacquitbeardeportconductcomportcarry