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sen·ti·men·tal
 sentimental
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- pronunciation:
- sen
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men
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
pertaining to or resulting from sentiment.
I kept the letter for sentimental reasons.- synonyms:
- emotional
- antonyms:
- unsentimental
- similar words:
- affectionate, mushy, tender, warm
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| definition 2: |
appealing to or expressing nostalgic or tender feelings.
The old love songs seem more sentimental to me than the new ones.On the wall was a sentimental drawing of a happy family at Christmas.My sister likes to get sentimental cards for her birthday, but I prefer the humorous ones.- synonyms:
- nostalgic
- antonyms:
- unsentimental
- similar words:
- affecting, emotional, feeling, romantic, soulful, tearful, tender
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| definition 3: |
inclined toward or easily swayed by tender emotions.
Although she could have used the money, she was sentimental and would not sell her father's farm.- antonyms:
- hard-boiled, hard-nosed, unsentimental
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| definition 4: |
overly emotional; mawkish.
I can't stand these sentimental dramas that have the audience weeping at every turn.- synonyms:
- mawkish
- antonyms:
- unsentimental
- similar words:
- corny, emotional, gushy, hokey, maudlin, melodramatic, mushy, romantic, sweet, weepy
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| related words: |
touching |
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| derivation: |
sentimentally (adv.) |
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