English · Word Candidate

sentimental

/ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion; appealing to the emotions (especially tender emotions) rather than reason, morality, aesthetic taste, etc.

Adjective

Examples

Are you in sentimental mood? I'll sigh with you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Derived from emotion rather than logical reason.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sentimental” mean?

Characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion; appealing to the emotions (especially tender emotions) rather than reason, morality, aesthetic taste, etc.

Is “sentimental” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.