Meaning & use
sentimental
Last updated
Showing or resulting from excessive tenderness, nostalgia, or emotion, often relating to memories or relationships.
See it in a sentence
The old photographs held great sentimental value for her, even though they weren't worth much money.
He got sentimental watching his daughter's graduation video.
A note on using this word
Can be neutral, describing genuine emotional attachment, or slightly critical, implying exaggerated emotion, depending on context.
Words with a similar meaning
nostalgicemotional
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “sentimental”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.