What is another word for sentimentalization?
Pronunciation: [sˌɛntɪmˌɛntəla͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Sentimentalization refers to the process of making something overly sentimental or emotional. Synonyms for this word include idealization, romanticizing, glorification, and saccharification. Idealization involves portraying something in perfect or unrealistically positive terms, while romanticizing involves adding sentimental or romantic aspects to something. Glorification involves praising or embellishing something to the point of perfection. Saccharification involves making something excessively sweet or sentimental. Other synonyms for sentimentalization may include hyperbole, exaggeration, and embellishment. These synonyms all refer to the process of making something appear more emotional or sentimental than it actually is, often to the point of distortion.
