ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sentimental

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Sentimental is an adjective meaning Derived from emotion rather than logical reason.

Meaning

Derived from emotion rather than logical reason.

More Meanings

  1. Romantic.
  2. Characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion; appealing to the emotions (especially tender emotions) rather than reason, morality, aesthetic taste, etc.

Example Sentences

Are you in sentimental mood? I'll sigh with you.
Gonna take a Sentimental Journey, Gonna set my heart at ease. Gonna make a Sentimental Journey, to renew old memories.

Synonyms for sentimental

Depending on context, synonyms include tender, emotional, mawkish, schmaltzy, bathetic, slushy.

Antonyms for sentimental

Common opposites include unsentimental.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include schmaltzy, mawkish, emotional, tender, bathetic, mushy.

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