Definitions

sentimental

[sen-tuh-men-tl] / ˌsɛn təˈmɛn tl /

ADJECTIVE

emotional, romantic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affectionate corny dreamy idealistic maudlin mushy nostalgic passionate saccharine sappy silly sweet tender touching weepy

WEAK

affected demonstrative dewy-eyed effusive gushing gushy histrionic histrionical impressionable inane insipid jejune languishing lovey-dovey loving moonstruck overacted overemotional pathetic rosewater schmaltzy simpering sloppy slushy soapy soft softhearted sugary syrupy tear-jerking tearful vapid visionary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cold cool hard mature serious uncaring unfeeling unromantic

WEAK

hard-hearted indifferent pragmatic unemotional unsentimental

Example Sentences

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We’ve talked a great many times over the years, and while I wouldn’t call him nostalgic, Oldman most definitely is a sentimental man, especially when it comes to family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

In either case, positivity poses a dramatic conundrum, being too quiet or too sentimental.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The bottom of the pickle jar feels oddly sentimental.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Perhaps these sentimental tears will run dry in the next generation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

It’s nice knowing she was being sentimental, not mean.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

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