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sentimentalism

/sɛn.tɪ.mənˈtæl.ɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does sentimentalism mean?

noun

A strong feeling of love or nostalgia for something from the past, often in a way that is overly emotional or sentimental. A sentimental attitude or approach to something.

Example

"The old movie was a sentimentalism of the 1940s, with its nostalgic portrayal of a bygone era."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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