sentiment (ˈsɛntɪmənt
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Definitions
noun
- susceptibility to tender, delicate, or romantic emotion ⇒
she has too much sentiment to be successful
- (often plural) a thought, opinion, or attitude
- exaggerated, overindulged, or mawkish feeling or emotion
- an expression of response to deep feeling, esp in art or literature
- a feeling, emotion, or awareness ⇒
a sentiment of pity
- a mental attitude modified or determined by feeling ⇒
there is a strong revolutionary sentiment in his country
- a feeling conveyed, or intended to be conveyed, in words
Word Origin
C17: from Medieval Latin sentīmentum, from Latin sentīre to feelSynonyms
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sentimentality,
emotion,
tenderness,
romanticism,
sensibility,
slush,
emotionalism,
tender feeling
mawkishness,
soft-heartedness,
overemotionalism
Usage examples
Home: sentiment was creeping up on him like a debilitating illness.
, YESTERDAY'S SHADOW (2002)However with the market nearing the end of its usual seasonal lull, Mr Bannister believes sentiment may be about to turn more positive.
Country Life (2005)However, another key indicator released yesterday, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index, pointed to weakness.
Globe and Mail (2003)France Only 51 % in favour of the euro in 1992 but sentiment has improved since.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Every sentiment he expressed had been examined by a fierce intelligence.
, GOD'S SECRETARIES: The Making of the King James Bible (2003)