sentimentalism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the excessive expression of tender feelings, nostalgia, or sadness in any form
  2. noun a predilection for sentimentality

WordNet


Sen`ti*men"tal*ism noun
Etymology
Cf. F. sentimentalisme.
Definitions
  1. The quality of being sentimental; the character or behavior of a sentimentalist; sentimentality.

Webster 1913