Pronunciation: /sɛntəˈmɛntəl/
noun a sentimental person
A1 I have a sentimental attachment to my childhood teddy bear.
A2 She kept the old watch not for its value but for its sentimental significance.
B1 The movie's sentimental ending brought tears to my eyes.
B2 He couldn't help feeling sentimental as he walked through his old neighborhood.
C1 Despite his tough exterior, he had a sentimental side that few people knew about.
C2 The sentimental value of the family heirloom was immeasurable.
adjective relating to or characterized by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia
A1 I have a sentimental attachment to my childhood teddy bear.
A2 She kept the old watch because it had sentimental value.
B1 The movie was quite sentimental, with lots of emotional moments.
B2 The painting evoked a strong sentimental response from the viewers.
C1 His sentimental nature often leads him to make decisions based on emotions rather than logic.
C2 The novel's sentimental tone resonated with readers who appreciated its nostalgic themes.
formal The sentimental value of the antique clock was immeasurable.
informal She gets very sentimental when talking about her childhood memories.
slang I'm feeling all sentimental about our old hangout spot.
figurative His sentimental attachment to the past was like a heavy weight on his shoulders.
sentimentalized
sentimentals
more sentimental
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will feel sentimental
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is feeling sentimental
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