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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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"It sounds sentimental, but he said: 'dad had the last word'."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“It has been a challenge going from the scandal to relationship to miscarriage to arrest to being pregnant again,” she says as a sentimental melody lilts in the background.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

As a sentimental person with a possible hoarding issue, for me, decluttering can feel devastating.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

But their teamwork and shared love of British decor make the home feel sentimental and reflect their long history together living on both the East and West Coasts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

They are sentimental details but I can’t help that.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood