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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Some of the letters are sentimental and moving.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

More affecting is Malta's elegant and sentimental ballad Bella, sung by moustachioed troubadour Aidan.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

With each passing year, the sentimental value only swells.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Some items once defined by their sentimental value can become just another asset in the financial tug of war during a divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“Yes, but I’m afraid that after going through some of the harrowing emotional experiences of our present-day sentimental novel”—there was a tinge of bitterness in her voice—“you find real minds like ours dull and colorless.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

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