sentimentalism meaning

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sentimentalism (noun): the excessive expression of tender feelings, nostalgia, or sadness in any form.

sentimentalism has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

sentimentalism as a noun

  1. the excessive expression of tender feelings, nostalgia, or sadness in any form

    Type of: formulation

    Kinds: treacle

  2. a predilection for sentimentality

    Type of: mawkishness

    Related forms: sentimentalist

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SE · words ending in SM · 14-letter words

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