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sentimentalism

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sen⋅ti⋅men⋅tal⋅ism

  [sen-tuh-men-tl-iz-uhm]
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–noun
1. sentimental tendency or character; predominance of sentiment over reason.
2. weak emotionalism; excessive indulgence in sentiment.
3. a display of sentimentality.
Origin:
1810–20; sentimental + -ism
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sen·ti·men·tal·ism   (sěn'tə-měn'tl-ĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. A predilection for the sentimental.

  2. An idea or expression marked by excessive sentiment.

sen'ti·men'tal·ist n.
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