editorialize

especially British, ed·i·to·ri·al·ise

[ed-i-tawr-ee-uh-lahyz, -tohr-]

verb (used without object)

editorialized, editorializing 

1. to set forth one's position or opinion on some subject in, or as if in, an editorial.

2. to inject personal interpretations or opinions into an otherwise factual account.

editorialize

/ ˌɛdɪˈtɔːrɪəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to express an opinion in or as in an editorial

2. to insert one's personal opinions into an otherwise objective account

Other Word Forms

• editorialization noun
• editorializer noun
• overeditorialize verb (used without object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of editorialize¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; editorial + -ize

Example Sentences

I try to avoid overt editorializing in this space, but as my Uncle Fred would have said: F**k that for a game of darts.

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While the introduction and conclusion involve some editorializing, the 15 internal chapters of the book are straight historical facts that leave the readers to draw whatever conclusions they like.

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There's a lot of editorializing these days on the front pages of newspapers which I don't really approve of.

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While reporters from traditional news organizations generally avoid editorializing, Glenn promoted Trump and nodded approvingly as rally-goers spoke highly of the former president.

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We don't need him to editorialize about the mind of a hypothetical juror in a hypothetical case.”

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