Associations to the word «Sentimental»

Wiktionary

SENTIMENTAL, adjective. Characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion
SENTIMENTAL, adjective. Derived from emotion rather than reason; of or caused by sentiment
SENTIMENTAL, adjective. Romantic
SENTIMENTAL VALUE, noun. The personal value of an object, derived from the personal memories associated with it.

Dictionary definition

SENTIMENTAL, adjective. Given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality.
SENTIMENTAL, adjective. Effusively or insincerely emotional; "a bathetic novel"; "maudlin expressions of sympathy"; "mushy effusiveness"; "a schmaltzy song"; "sentimental soap operas"; "slushy poetry".

Wise words

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