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sentimentalisation

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sentimentalisation has 1 sense
  1. sentimentalization, sentimentalisation, romanticization, romanticisation - the act of indulging in sentiment
    --1 is a kind of idealization, idealisation, glorification
    Derived forms: verb sentimentalise2, verb sentimentalise3

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Sentimentalisation

Description:

Sentimentalisation is the act of presenting something in a way that evokes or appeals to excessive sentimentality, often without a careful consideration of its true nature or significance.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: The process of making something appear more sentimental than it actually is.

Sample Sentence: The filmmaker's sentimentalisation of the family's struggles in the movie drew mixed reviews from the critics.

Sense 2:

Verb: To turn a situation or event into a sentimental one.

Sample Sentence: She had a knack for sentimentalising even the most mundane experiences, turning them into heartfelt stories.

Sense 3:

Noun: The tendency of a local community to emphasize and cherish their local customs, traditions, or objects.

Sample Sentence: The sentimentalisation of the city's historic buildings reflects the strong local pride in preserving their cultural heritage.

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