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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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Caught up in the sentimentality of his own fame, the Weeknd just can’t heed his own curtain call.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
Cash Flow And Control Beyond sentimentality, real estate can offer a financial utility that aligns well with multi-generational planning.
—Dj Van Keuren, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The episode also concludes the series itself, which routinely bounced between toe-curling raunch and a fierce sentimentality that sometimes clashed with its trademark cynicism.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 May 2025
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“Sentimentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sentimentality. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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