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Definition of sentimentalization

sentimentalization

/sɛnˌtɪˌmɛn.təl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: sentimentalisation)
sen · ti · men · tal · i · za · tion
Adverb:sentimentally
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Plural:sentimentalizations
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Adjective:sentimental
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sentimentalization Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The act or process of presenting or viewing someone or something in an overly emotional, nostalgic, or idealized manner, often overlooking harsh or complex realities.

Example

"Historians criticized the film for its sentimentalization of nineteenth-century frontier life."

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• Rhymes for sentimentalization

• Nearby Words

sentimental
sentimentalist
sentimentality
sentimentalization
sentimentalize
sentimentally
sentinel

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sentimentalization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sentimentalization
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