sentimentalize

Example:He romanticized his previous relationship, painting a picture of perfection that wasn't really there.

Definition:To present or describe (someone or something) in a way that makes them appear more ideal or perfect than in reality.

Example:She poeticized her grief by writing a series of heartfelt poems about her lost love.

Definition:To express (something) in a poetic or literary manner, often in a way that adds an emotional or aesthetic quality.

Example:The community eulogized the late teacher at the ceremony, celebrating the impact she had on their lives.

Definition:To praise or glorify, especially in a speech or written tribute, often to someone or something that is no longer with us.