sentimentalize

[US]/ˌsɛntɪˈmɛntaˌlaɪz/
[UK]/ˌsɛntɪˈmɛnəˌlaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to exhibit or express sentimentality
vi.to indulge in or express excessive emotion
vt.to make something overly emotional

Phrases & Collocations

sentimentalize memories

sentimentalize love

sentimentalize past

sentimentalize moments

sentimentalize experiences

sentimentalize relationships

sentimentalize nostalgia

sentimentalize stories

sentimentalize art

Example Sentences

people often sentimentalize their childhood memories.

it's easy to sentimentalize moments from the past.

she tends to sentimentalize her relationships.

writers often sentimentalize love in their stories.

they sentimentalize the struggles of their ancestors.

some films sentimentalize historical events.

don't sentimentalize the hardships you've faced.

he tends to sentimentalize his travels.

many people sentimentalize the idea of home.

artists often sentimentalize nature in their work.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now