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sentimentalize
verb sen·ti·men·tal·ize \-ˈmen-tə-ˌlīz\
: 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
sen·ti·men·tal·izedsen·ti·men·tal·iz·ing
Full Definition of SENTIMENTALIZE
intransitive verb
: to indulge in sentiment
transitive verb
: to look upon or imbue with sentiment
— sen·ti·men·tal·i·za·tion \-ˌmen-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
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First Known Use of SENTIMENTALIZE
1788
Rhymes with SENTIMENTALIZE
Americanize, apotheosize, colonialize, compartmentalize, conceptualize, consolation prize, contextualize, decriminalize, delegitimize, demilitarize, denaturalize, departmentalize, depoliticize, desexualize, epigrammatize, etymologize, Europeanize, exteriorize, ideologize, individualize, industrialize, internationalize, legitimatize, materialize, memorialize, miniaturize, politicalize, private enterprise, professionalize, psychoanalyze, revolutionize, self-actualize, sensationalize, spiritualize, underutilize, universalize
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