Antonyms for sentimental


Grammar : Adj
Spell : sen-tuh-men-tl
Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɛn təˈmɛn tl


Definition of sentimental

Origin :
  • 1749, "pertaining to or characterized by sentiment," from sentiment + -al (1). At first without pejorative connotations; meaning "having too much sentiment, apt to be swayed by prejudice" had emerged by 1793 (implied in sentimentalist). Related: Sentimentally.
  • adj emotional, romantic
Example sentences :
  • Let us see if there is any foundation for this sentimental balderdash.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • This was the first time she had ever heard Martin ask for something as sentimental as a kiss.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • The public has a sort of sentimental regard for that fellow.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • This country is absurd with its sentimental regard for individual liberty.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • There was not a trace of sentimental expression to this absorption.
  • Extract from : « Hetty's Strange History » by Anonymous
  • She is respectable, but not sentimental, and will state the fact.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • I am no lover of sentimental trips on the sea; but this was not the time to draw back.
  • Extract from : « A Hero of Our Time » by M. Y. Lermontov
  • My interest in the place—there, I will tell you that—is purely of a sentimental nature.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • One might as soon expect our daughters to get sentimental in a swing.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • The sentimental song was typical of the Territorial's taste.
  • Extract from : « With Manchesters in the East » by Gerald B. Hurst

Synonyms for sentimental

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