Definition of 'sentimental'

Adjective

1. given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
2. effusively or insincerely emotional; "a bathetic novel"; "maudlin expressions of sympathy"; "mushy effusiveness"; "a schmaltzy song"; "sentimental soap operas"; "slushy poetry"
      Synonyms: bathetic drippy hokey maudlin mawkish mushy schmaltzy schmalzy soppy soupy slushy

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