Sentimentality

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛntɪmɛnˈtæləti/

Definitions of sentimentality

noun a tendency to be overly sentimental or emotional

Example Sentences

A1 Some people enjoy sentimentality in movies.

A2 The sentimental music made her cry.

B1 His sentimentality towards his childhood home was evident in his stories.

B2 The film's sentimentality may resonate with viewers who have experienced similar situations.

C1 Despite his reputation for sentimentality, the author's writing is deeply insightful.

C2 The artist's work strikes a balance between sentimentality and intellectual depth.

Examples of sentimentality in a Sentence

formal The author's use of sentimentality in the novel evoked a strong emotional response from readers.

informal I try to avoid sentimentality in my writing because it can come off as cheesy.

slang I'm not a fan of all the sentimentality in romantic comedies.

figurative His sentimentality towards his childhood toys showed his nostalgic side.

Grammatical Forms of sentimentality

• past tense: sentimentalized
• plural: sentimentalities
• comparative: more sentimental
• superlative: most sentimental
• present tense: sentimentalizes
• future tense: will sentimentalize
• perfect tense: has sentimentalized
• continuous tense: is sentimentalizing
• singular: sentimentality
• positive degree: sentimental
• infinitive: to sentimentalize
• gerund: sentimentalizing
• participle: sentimentalized

Origin and Evolution of sentimentality

First Known Use: 1741 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sentimentality' originated from the Latin word 'sentimentalis' which means 'pertaining to feelings or emotions.'

Evolution of the word: Originally, sentimentality was used to describe excessive or exaggerated display of emotions. Over time, the word has evolved to also encompass a nostalgic or romanticized view of emotions or situations.