Meaning of the word sentiment in English

What does sentiment mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sentiment

US /ˈsen.t̬ə.mənt/

UK /ˈsen.tɪ.mənt/

a feeling or emotion

Example:

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The song evoked a strong sentiment of nostalgia.

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Public sentiment is against the new policy.

Synonym:

feeling emotion opinion view attitude

excessive tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia

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The old movie was full of cheap sentiment.

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He dismissed her tears as mere sentiment.

Synonym:

sentimentalism mawkishness saccharine bathos pathos

Related Word:

sentimental sentiment analysis