What is another word for sentimentalize?
Pronunciation: [sˌɛntɪmˈɛntə͡lˌa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Sentimentalize is a verb used to describe the act of being overly emotional or nostalgic about something. There are several other synonyms that can be used to convey a similar meaning. For example, the term "romanticize" is often used to describe the act of seeing something through rose-colored glasses. "Mawkishness" is another synonym for sentimentalize that is often used to describe overly sentimental behavior or feelings. "Melancholy" is a synonym that is associated with sadness or a sense of longing for the past. Similarly, "nostalgia" can also be used to convey a sense of longing or sentimentality for a time or place that has passed.
