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sentimentality in German

sentimentality in German is Sentimentalität, Empfindsamkeit, Gefühlsseligkeit — sentimentality means an excessive or self-indulgent display of tender emotion.

sentimentality in German

Sentimentalität
noun
An act or state of being sentimental.
Empfindsamkeit
noun
An act or state of being sentimental.
Gefühlsseligkeit
noun
An act or state of being sentimental.
Rührseligkeit
noun
An act or state of being sentimental.
Schmalz
noun
An act or state of being sentimental.

What does "sentimentality" mean?

  1. noun An excessive or self-indulgent display of tender emotion.
    "The critic accused the novel of slipping into sentimentality."
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sentimentality in a sentence

  • The critic accused the novel of slipping into sentimentality.

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What is "sentimentality" in German?

"sentimentality" in German is Sentimentalität, Empfindsamkeit, Gefühlsseligkeit. sentimentality means: An excessive or self-indulgent display of tender emotion.

How do you use "sentimentality" in a sentence?

Example: "The critic accused the novel of slipping into sentimentality." In German, "sentimentality" is Sentimentalität, Empfindsamkeit, Gefühlsseligkeit.

Are there other ways to say "sentimentality" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "sentimentality": Sentimentalität, Empfindsamkeit, Gefühlsseligkeit, Rührseligkeit, Schmalz.

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