sentimentality
Translation
sentimentality, emotionalism
Examples
The film was full of cheap sentimentality.
The film was full of cheap sentimentality.
Grammar Patterns
sentimentality the quality of being sentimental He dislikes sentimentality in music.
Similar Words
Synonyms: emotionalism, mawkishness; Antonyms: cynicism, pragmatism
Etymology
From 'sentimental' + '-ity'. 'Sentimental' comes from 'sentiment', from Latin 'sentire' (to feel). The '-ity' suffix forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of 'sentiment' (feeling) + '-ality' (the quality of). It's the quality of being overly full of feeling, often in a cheesy way.