sentimentality
/ˌsɛntɪmɛnˈtæləti/
excessive emotion
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- 1.
The quality or state of being overly emotional, especially in a tender, nostalgic, or sad way, often to an exaggerated or self-indulgent degree.
"His sentimentality often made him cry during old movies."
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Her sentimentality made it difficult for her to throw away old letters.
Her sentimentality made it difficult for her to throw away old letters.
The film was criticized for its excessive sentimentality.
The film was criticized for its excessive sentimentality.
He tried to hide his sentimentality behind a cynical facade.
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How do you pronounce sentimentality?
sentimentality is pronounced [/ˌsɛntɪmɛnˈtæləti/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does sentimentality mean?
sentimentality means "excessive emotion". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is sentimentality?
sentimentality is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Her sentimentality made it difficult for her to throw away old letters." — used to mean "excessive emotion".
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