sentimentality
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sentimentality, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An excessive or self-indulgent display of tender emotion.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From sentimental + the noun-forming suffix -ity.
Full origin of sentimentality →Frequently asked questions
What does “sentimentality” mean?
The word “sentimentality” means an excessive or self-indulgent display of tender emotion. In plain terms, overdone, gushing emotion, often used as a mild criticism.
How do you use “sentimentality” in a sentence?
Here is “sentimentality” used in a sentence: “The critic accused the novel of slipping into sentimentality.”
What part of speech is “sentimentality”?
“Sentimentality” is a noun.