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Sentimentality Definition & Meaning

sentimentality
noun
  1. falsely emotional in a maudlin way
  2. extravagant or affected feeling or emotion

"Sentimentality" in song lyrics

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  • "I write this here song to express my sentimentality"
    Monie Love — 4 Da Children
  • "what is sentimentality"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does sentimentality mean?
falsely emotional in a maudlin way extravagant or affected feeling or emotion
What part of speech is sentimentality?
Sentimentality is a noun.
How many definitions does sentimentality have?
Sentimentality has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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