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/
Korean meaning: 감상적인, 감정적인, 정서적인
Korean pronunciation: 센-터-멘-털 (강세: 멘)
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
Tearfully cherishing precious old memories
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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.
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“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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