sentimentality
noun
sen·ti·men·tal·i·ty
ˌsen-tə-ˌmen-ˈta-lə-tē 
-mən-
plural sentimentalities
1
: the quality or state of being sentimental especially to excess or in affectation
2
: a sentimental idea or its expression
Examples of sentimentality in a Sentence
the sentimentality of Romantic poetry
the sentimentality of the story of star-crossed lovers only made it even more popular with moviegoers
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 19 July 2025
The jewelry company and Mattel brand embrace nostalgia and sentimentality, with new charms, jewelry pieces and more in the collaborative collection launching on Monday via Alex and Ani’s official website.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
Her repulsion towards sentimentality bypasses the ideals of what a food writer—or any writer—should attend to.
—Klara Feenstra
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Now we’re subjected to sub-Spielberg sentimentality with an extra side of schmaltz.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
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“Sentimentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sentimentality. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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sentimentality
noun
sen·ti·men·tal·i·ty
ˌsent-ə-ˌmen-ˈtal-ət-ē
-mən-
plural sentimentalities
1
: the quality or state of being sentimental and especially overly sentimental
2
: a sentimental idea or its expression
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