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.
She kept the old letters for sentimental reasons.
He bought the vintage watch not for its value, but for sentimental reasons tied to his grandfather.
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.
From sentiment + -al.