sentimentalize

Meanings

• Verb

  To express or describe something with exaggerated emotion or sensibility.

• Verb

  To make something seem more emotional or sentimental than it really is.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sentimentalize
minimalize , realize , optimize

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Variants

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sentimentalization , sentimentalizations , sentimentalize , sentimentalized , sentimentalizes , sentimentalizing , sentimentalise , sentimentalised , sentimentalises , sentimentalising

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Forms

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sentimentalized, sentimentalizing

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Etymology

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From sentimental + -ize.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sentimentalize' first appeared in English in the late 18th century.

2. Sentimentalize is often used in a negative context to describe insincere or manipulative expressions of emotion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sentimentality: Excessive expression of emotion, often in a way that is perceived as insincere or manipulative.

2. Romanticism: A cultural and artistic movement that emphasizes emotion, individualism, and the beauty of nature.

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Culture

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Sentimentalize has been used extensively in literature, particularly in novels and poetry, to describe characters or scenes that evoke strong emotional responses. It is also used in art and music to convey emotions and sensibilities.

How to Memorize "sentimentalize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone expressing strong emotions while describing a scene or object.
   - Visualize the process of making something seem more emotional than it really is.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with strong emotions or exaggerated expressions.
   - Link it to the process of making something seem more emotional than it really is.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SENTIMENTAL to remember the meaning: Sensational Emotion Narrative Tells An Emotional Story

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