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sentimental

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˌsɛnəˈmɛnəɫ// UK //sˌɛntɪmˈɛntəl// sen·ti·men·tal

adj. showing strong feelings of love, sadness, or nostalgia. You use this word when someone is easily moved by memories or emotions.

adj. characterized by or influenced by tender emotions such as affection, regret, or nostalgia. Often implies a susceptibility to being moved by sentimental objects or memories.


SIMPLE

She kept the old letters for sentimental reasons.

CONTEXTUAL

He bought the vintage watch not for its value, but for sentimental reasons tied to his grandfather.

COMPLEX

The film relies heavily on sentimental tropes, using swelling music and tearful reunions to manipulate the audience's emotions rather than relying on subtle character development.

Synonyms
Origin

From sentiment + -al.

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