sentimental

German
Persian
Russian
Spanish

Being sentimental means being overly emotional or attached to memories and objects from the past.

When we talk about someone being sentimental, it usually means they get a little carried away with nostalgia. Maybe they still have their childhood toys stored away in a box somewhere, or they can't bear to part with old photos of their parents. Being sentimental isn't always a bad thing - it's just a sign that someone is deeply connected to their past and the people in it.

How common is "sentimental"?

Word sentimental is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • Characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion.

1 / 3
unsentimental

Real examples of "sentimental" in context

Bryan Cranston Fully Commits While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Bryan Cranston Fully Commits While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Interview

you again. It's more sentimentality than anything. Okay. Well, this one is tasty,

1:54
Tom Holland Calls for a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Tom Holland Calls for a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Interview

what is your holy grail, the one that has the most sentimental value to you?

23:17
Elizabeth Olsen Feels Brave While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Elizabeth Olsen Feels Brave While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Interview

And then finally, is there a project of yours, maybe an under-the-radar project, that makes you feel the most sentimental when fans bring it up to you when they see you on the street?

19:35
Bowl image

Save 'sentimental' to your personal vocabulary and increase your knowledge with smart tests!