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Meaning of 'sentimental' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Sentimental [ a.]
- Having, expressing, or containing a sentiment or sentiments; abounding with moral reflections; containing a moral reflection; didactic.
- Inclined to sentiment; having an excess of sentiment or sensibility; indulging the sensibilities for their own sake; artificially or affectedly tender; -- often in a reproachful sense.
- Addressed or pleasing to the emotions only, usually to the weaker and the unregulated emotions.

Meaning of 'sentimental' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . sentimental [ s]
Meaning (1):
- effusively or insincerely emotional
Example in sentence:
  • a bathetic novel;
  • a schmaltzy song;
  • maudlin expressions of sympathy;
  • mushy effusiveness;
  • sentimental soap operas;
  • slushy poetry

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