sentimentalize

C1 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ˌsɛn.təˈmɛn.təˌlaɪz/ UK /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.tə.laɪz/ See IPA manual

Freq #198415

Meanings

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verb
act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression

The film refuses to sentimentalize poverty.

Verb forms

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Synonyms

1 verb · act in a sentimental way or... sentimentisesentimentize

Word family

Forms sentimentalizing

Derived forms oversentimentalizesentimentalizerunsentimentalized

Etymology

From sentimental + -ize.

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