sentimental

Meanings

• the quality of being affected by emotions, especially sympathy or concern for others

  - "The sentimental painting brought tears to my eyes."
  - "My grandmother's sentimental stories about her childhood always fascinated me."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unsentimental

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sentimental
sentimental , mental , sentinel , hymnal , lamental , candle , can't stand it , vandal , vandalize , dandalion , gandharva , banshee , goblin , hobgoblin , kobold , troll

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Variants

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sentimental , sentimentally , sentimental value , anti-sentimental , antisentimental

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Forms

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The word 'sentimental' can also be used as an adjective to describe something or someone as having or expressing emotions, especially tender, emotional, or romantic feelings.

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Etymology

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From Middle English sentimental, from Latin sentire 'to feel, perceive, sense'.

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Related Concepts

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1. emotion: An emotional state or feeling, such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear.

2. romanticism: A literary, artistic, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Romanticism emphasized the emotional, intuitive, and individual aspects of experience, while also celebrating the beauty, wonder, and mystery of nature and the universe.

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Culture

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In various cultures, sentimental objects or stories are valued for their emotional significance. Sentimental themes are often explored in literature, art, music, and film.

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