Definition

To express a personal opinion or viewpoint, often in a way that resembles an editorial article.

Example

The journalist decided to editorialize about the recent political events in her column.

Conversation

Did you read that article about the new park renovations?

Yeah, I thought it was a bit biased; they seemed to editorialize a lot.

I felt the same way; it was more opinion than news.

Exactly! It really should have stuck to the facts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Editorialize → It is formed from "editor" (from Latin "editor", meaning one who puts forth or publishes) and "-ialize" (from Latin "-izare", meaning to make or to cause to be). The word "editorialize" means to express opinions or interpretations in a manner characteristic of an editor, essentially making something into an editorial.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'editor' who 'makes' ('-ialize') something into an opinion piece — that's why editorialize means to express opinions.

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