Word
sentiment
Phoneticssen·ti·ment, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɛnəmənt/
UK/sˈɛntɪmənt/
Definitions
01opinion or feeling
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Formal
n. an opinion or a feeling you have about a situation.
n. a general thought, feeling, or attitude expressed toward a subject. Often used in formal contexts to describe public or market opinion.
日本語:感情※
“I agree with the sentiment that we need more parks in the city.”
“Market sentiment remained cautious as investors waited for the central bank to announce its latest decision on interest rates.”
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'echo' or 'share' to show agreement.
02tender emotion
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Literary
n. gentle or romantic feelings, sometimes when they seem a bit silly or too emotional.
n. emotional reflection or tender feelings, often contrasted with reason or practical judgment.
日本語:情※
“There is no room for sentiment in a tough business deal.”
“The old house held great sentimental value for her, though its crumbling walls were a practical nightmare.”
Usage
Frequently appears in the phrase 'sentimental value'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “sentiment” in context.
Verb
01. echo the sentiment
“Many local residents echoed the sentiment that the new development would destroy the town's character.”
verb + noun
02. gauge public sentiment
“The government is conducting polls to gauge public sentiment before passing the new legislation.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
03. anti-establishment sentiment
“A growing anti-establishment sentiment has led to the rise of several new political parties.”
adj + noun
04. prevailing sentiment
“The prevailing sentiment among investors is one of cautious optimism despite the market volatility.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. outpouring of sentiment
“The funeral saw a massive outpouring of sentiment from the thousands of people who attended.”
noun + of + noun
06. shift in sentiment
“There has been a noticeable shift in sentiment regarding environmental policies over the last decade.”
noun + prep + noun
Preposition
07. in line with sentiment
“The CEO's decision was largely in line with sentiment expressed by the board of directors.”
prep + noun + prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“A common sentiment is shared in the nightlife industry: “Phones killed the dancefloor.” This isn’t surprising.” “French officials have accused Russians of fostering anti-French sentiment in a number of African countries.” “But all of the public health experts who spoke to the BBC said that whilst anti-vax social media sentiment plays its part, they don't think it's the main reason immunisation rates have slipped.” Etymology
From Old French sentement, from Latin sentimentum.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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