sentimentalize meaning and definition

SENTIMENTALIZE verb

Definition of sentimentalize (verb)

1. look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment
   • "Don't sentimentalize the past events"
   • synonyms: sentimentalise
2. make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities
   • "Too much poetry sentimentalizes the mind"; "These experiences have sentimentalized her"
   • synonyms: sentimentalise
3. act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression
   • synonyms: sentimentalise, sentimentise, sentimentize