Sentimental Words

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a quality or state of being excessively sentimental or emotional

  • The mushiness of the overcooked vegetables was off-putting.
  • I can't stand the mushiness of soggy cereal.
  • Her text messages are always full of mushiness, it's so cheesy.
  • The mushiness of his apology left her feeling unsatisfied and doubtful.

adjective having a sentimental or overly emotional quality

  • The movie was criticized for its sappy dialogue and predictable plot.
  • I can't stand sappy romantic movies, they're too cheesy for me.
  • I'm not into that sappy stuff, it's too mushy for my taste.
  • Her sappy smile melted his heart and made him fall in love with her.