sentimentalism

[US]/ˌsɛntɪˈmɛntəlɪz(ə)m/
[UK]/ˌsɛntəˈmɛn(t)lˌɪz(ə)m/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a tendency to base actions and judgments on emotion rather than reason; an excessive expression of feelings

Phrases & Collocations

pure sentimentalism

romantic sentimentalism

excessive sentimentalism

sentimentalism critique

sentimentalism in art

sentimentalism and nostalgia

sentimentalism debate

sentimentalism theory

sentimentalism expression

sentimentalism influence

Example Sentences

sentimentalism often influences our perception of art.

the novel was criticized for its excessive sentimentalism.

she expressed her sentimentalism through poetry.

his sentimentalism made him nostalgic for the past.

in literature, sentimentalism can evoke strong emotions.

many artists embrace sentimentalism in their work.

sentimentalism is often seen as a reaction against realism.

her sentimentalism was evident in her choice of gifts.

critics argue that sentimentalism can undermine serious themes.

he approached the topic with a sense of sentimentalism.

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