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
- Romantic.
- 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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