SENTIMENTALITY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

sentimentality

noun

ˌsen-tə-ˌmen-ˈta-lə-tē

as in sentimentalism

the state or quality of having an excess of tender feelings (as of love, nostalgia, or compassion) the sentimentality of the story of star-crossed lovers only made it even more popular with moviegoers

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Recent Examples of sentimentality Sarnoski’s version likewise recasts the female character as a benevolent force, and is largely stripped of romance — though permits itself a streak of sentimentality in a subplot concerning the grizzled outlaw’s gentle bond with a young girl. —

Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 June 2026 There is no better mode to express your sentimentality than archiving their memories for future generations (including yourself) to savor. —

Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026 The regional rap stars passing in and out latch onto the sentimentality. —

Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026 Spinella shucks off sentimentality, always showing us Con’s offhand humor and sometimes nervous, defensive rambling. —

Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sentimentality

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sentimentalism

Noun

The Academy historically goes for sentimentalism.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
McBride is less interested in exploring another motivation for saving locks of hair: the particular sentimentalism that made people cherish the hair of loved ones, especially those who had died, or of honored forebears.

— Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025