sentimental — having or showing tender feelings or emotions, especially about past events
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing tender feelings or emotions, especially about past events
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsentɪˈmentl/
Example Sentences
- My dad gets sentimental every time he hears his wedding song.
- I'm too sentimental to throw away my childhood teddy bear.
- Don't be so sentimental about your old phone - it barely works!
sentimental
ADJECTIVE[/ˌsentɪˈmentl/]
having or showing tender feelings or emotions, especially about past events
She became sentimental while looking through old family photos.
The old song made him feel sentimental. (❤️ Deep Emotion + 📸 Precious Memories → Sentimental)
Sentimental instrumental music made the reunion memorable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'sentimental', derived from Latin 'sentire' meaning 'to feel or perceive'. The suffix '-mental' indicates a state or quality related to the root word.
Breakdown
sent- (feel, perceive, from Latin sentire) + -i- (connecting vowel) + -ment (state or quality) + -al (adjective suffix) = sentimental
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📝Examples
“My dad gets sentimental every time he hears his wedding song.”
“I'm too sentimental to throw away my childhood teddy bear.”
“Don't be so sentimental about your old phone - it barely works!”
“She made a sentimental speech about her retirement after 30 years.”
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