sentiment

US /ˈsen.t̬ə.mənt/

UK /ˈsen.t̬ə.mənt/

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a feeling or emotion

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The song evoked a strong sentiment of nostalgia.

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Public sentiment is against the new policy.

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feeling emotion opinion view attitude

2.

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.

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sentimental sentiment analysis