Antonyms for sentimental
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : sen-tuh-men-tl |
Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɛn təˈmɛn tl |
Definition of sentimental
Origin :- 1749, "pertaining to or characterized by sentiment," from sentiment + -al (1). At first without pejorative connotations; meaning "having too much sentiment, apt to be swayed by prejudice" had emerged by 1793 (implied in sentimentalist). Related: Sentimentally.
- adj emotional, romantic
- Let us see if there is any foundation for this sentimental balderdash.
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
- This was the first time she had ever heard Martin ask for something as sentimental as a kiss.
- Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
- The public has a sort of sentimental regard for that fellow.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- This country is absurd with its sentimental regard for individual liberty.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- There was not a trace of sentimental expression to this absorption.
- Extract from : « Hetty's Strange History » by Anonymous
- She is respectable, but not sentimental, and will state the fact.
- Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
- I am no lover of sentimental trips on the sea; but this was not the time to draw back.
- Extract from : « A Hero of Our Time » by M. Y. Lermontov
- My interest in the place—there, I will tell you that—is purely of a sentimental nature.
- Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
- One might as soon expect our daughters to get sentimental in a swing.
- Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
- The sentimental song was typical of the Territorial's taste.
- Extract from : « With Manchesters in the East » by Gerald B. Hurst
Synonyms for sentimental
- affected
- affectionate
- corny
- demonstrative
- dewy-eyed
- dreamy
- effusive
- gushing
- gushy
- idealistic
- impressionable
- inane
- insipid
- jejune
- languishing
- lovey-dovey
- loving
- maudlin
- moonstruck
- mushy
- nostalgic
- overacted
- overemotional
- passionate
- pathetic
- rosewater
- saccharine
- sappy
- schmaltzy
- silly
- simpering
- sloppy
- slushy
- soapy
- soft
- softhearted
- sugary
- sweet
- syrupy
- tear-jerking
- tearful
- tender
- touching
- vapid
- visionary
- weepy
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