sentimental
sehn-tee-MEHNTL
Sentimental (adj) means relating to or triggering tender emotions, especially nostalgia or affection. Example: “The necklace has sentimental value; it belonged to my grandmother.”
adj
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Relating to or triggering tender emotions, especially nostalgia or affection.
"The necklace has sentimental value; it belonged to my grandmother."
"The film ends on a rather sentimental note."
"He kept the old ticket stub for purely sentimental reasons."
How to use sentimental
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEmotionally touching, often in a nostalgic or overly tender way.
Common pairings
sentimental value
sentimental journey
get sentimental
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more sentimental
- Superlative
- most sentimental
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The necklace has _____ value; it belonged to my grandmother.
Etymology
From sentiment + the adjective-forming suffix -al.
Synonyms
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unsentimental
Related words
Rhymes for sentimental
mental
dental
rental
parental
Oriental
elemental
accidental
ornamental
judgmental
incidental
monumental
regimental
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Frequently asked questions
What does “sentimental” mean?
The word “sentimental” means relating to or triggering tender emotions, especially nostalgia or affection. In plain terms, emotionally touching, often in a nostalgic or overly tender way.
How do you pronounce “sentimental”?
“Sentimental” is pronounced sehn-tee-MEHNTL (/ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “sentimental” in a sentence?
Here is “sentimental” used in a sentence: “The necklace has sentimental value; it belonged to my grandmother.”
What is the opposite of “sentimental”?
The opposite of “sentimental” — its antonyms — is unsentimental.
What part of speech is “sentimental”?
“Sentimental” is an adjective.
Is “sentimental” a common word?
“Sentimental” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
