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Definition sentimental in British English

sentimental adjective

adjective
/ˌsentɪˈment(ə)l/
1

relating to emotions rather than reason

Example

I kept the clock purely for sentimental reasons.

Example

The stolen items were of great sentimental value to the family (=they were valuable to them for emotional reasons).

Synonyms and related words
acutely affective basic
Example

a sentimental song/book/film

Synonyms and related words
sad unhappy depressing
2.1

expressing feelings of sadness, sympathy, love etc, especially in a way that seems unsuitable

Example

I'm just a sentimental old man.

Synonyms and related words
sentimental theatrical maudlin
Definition sentimental in British English