sentimentally

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sentimentally

She looked at the old photograph sentimentally.

Definition

Adverb 1. In a way that is influenced by or shows tender feelings, nostalgia, or emotion, often excessively or superficially so: It describes an action done with, or characterized by, sentimentality—emotion that is exaggerated, self-indulgent, or not based on reason.

Usage

The adverb "sentimentally" modifies verbs to describe how an action is performed. It indicates that the action is done with an excess of tender emotion, often about the past, or in a way that is overly emotional.

Examples
  • She spoke sentimentally about her childhood home.
  • He is attached sentimentally to that old, broken watch; it was his grandfather's.
  • The film ends sentimentally, with a tearful reunion.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be sentimentally attached/value something sentimentally": To value an object not for its practical use or monetary worth, but for the personal memories or emotions associated with it.
    • I am sentimentally attached to these letters; they remind me of a dear friend.
    • This ring is sentimentally valuable to me.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sentimental (adjective): Characterized by, expressing, or appealing to tender feelings, often nostalgically.
    • a sentimental song / a sentimental person
  • Sentiment (noun): A view, attitude, or feeling, often based on emotion rather than reason.
    • There is strong public sentiment against the new law.
  • Sentimentality (noun): The quality of being sentimental, especially to an excessive degree.
    • The novel was criticized for its cloying sentimentality.
Synonyms
  • Emotionally: In a manner characterized by emotion.
  • Nostalgically: In a way that involves a sentimental longing for the past.
  • Mawkishly: In an excessively sentimental or emotional way (has a negative connotation).
Antonyms
  • Unsentimentally: In a manner not influenced by tender feelings.
  • Practically: In a sensible, realistic way based on facts rather than emotions.
  • Cynically: In a distrustful, scornful way that doubts sincerity or virtue.
sentimentally

She looked at the old photograph sentimentally.

Adverb
  1. in a sentimental manner
    • `I miss the good old days,' she added sentimentally

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