Definitions

sentimental

[sen-tuh-men-tl] / ˌsɛn təˈmɛn tl /

ADJECTIVE

emotional, romantic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affectionate corny dreamy idealistic maudlin mushy nostalgic passionate saccharine sappy silly sweet tender touching weepy

WEAK

affected demonstrative dewy-eyed effusive gushing gushy histrionic histrionical impressionable inane insipid jejune languishing lovey-dovey loving moonstruck overacted overemotional pathetic rosewater schmaltzy simpering sloppy slushy soapy soft softhearted sugary syrupy tear-jerking tearful vapid visionary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cold cool hard mature serious uncaring unfeeling unromantic

WEAK

hard-hearted indifferent pragmatic unemotional unsentimental

Example Sentences

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In the end, I got a small share of sentimental belongings and enough money to relocate closer to medical care.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

But they closed the night with the sentimental and optimistic Into The Sun; which felt like a promise the band won't stay away so long in the future.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

Under the spotlight, her sentimental vocals land softly with a crowd that’s happy to see her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Like Vito Corleone, I have a sentimental weakness for my children and I spoil them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

But he also made what seems to have been a sentimental decision: he spared the life of his lover’s son.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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