sentiment
Usage
What are other ways to say sentiment?
The noun sentiment refers to a mixture of thought and feeling, especially refined or tender feeling: Recollections are often colored by sentiment. Feeling is a general term for a subjective point of view as well as for specific sensations: to be guided by feeling rather than by facts; a feeling of sadness, of rejoicing. Emotion is applied to an intensified feeling: agitated by emotion. Passion is strong or violent emotion, often so powerful that it takes over the mind or judgment: stirred to a passion of anger.
Example Sentences
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That sentiment is strongest among Democrats at 88% and independents at 71%.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Historically, the S&P 500 has fallen 2% on average over the next 1 to 3 months and declined 53% of the time once that sentiment indicator is triggered, Kwon says.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Shares rallied, as the deal with a major AI player boosted sentiment around Snap, which has struggled with profitability despite the platform’s popularity with younger users.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
While broader sentiment may stay cautious “around global trade, Amazon initiative, and consumer strength,” the strong results “don’t justify historically low valuation,” James says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“Thank you,” Widget says, though he is not entirely certain he understands the sentiment.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Vocabulary lists containing sentiment
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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English Words Derived from French, List 1
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Common Senses: Sent, Sens ("Feel")
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