sentimentalism /ˌsɛntəˈmɛntəˌlɪzəm/ noun /ˌsɛntəˈmɛntəˌlɪzəm/
noun
Learner's definition of SENTIMENTALISM
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: a tendency to have or express feelings of love, sadness, etc., especially in a way that seems foolish or excessive : a sentimental quality感伤主义 — sentimentalist
/ˌsɛntəˈmɛntəlɪst/ noun, plural sentimentalists [count]