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sentimental
01
showing or aiming to stir feelings of tenderness, or sorrow, in a way that may seem exaggerated
Examples
The film 's ending was overly sentimental.
He wrote a sentimental letter that tried too hard to tug at the heartstrings.
02
characterized by or expressing feelings
Examples
Her diary entries were sentimental reflections on her youth.
The painting carries a sentimental theme of family love.
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sentimentality
sentimentalize
sentimentally
sentimental
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