sentimentalism

• Nom désignant une tendance à exagérer les émotions douces, la nostalgie ou la tristesse, ou un excès de sensibilité et d’attendrissement.

A noun referring to the excessive expression of tender feelings, nostalgia, or sadness, or a predilection for sentimentality.

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1. Excessive emotional expressionC1formal

   The excessive or exaggerated expression of tender feelings, nostalgia, or sadness in art, literature, or behavior.

   Sentimentalisme excessif

   • The novel was criticized for its sentimentalism and lack of realism.
   • His speech was full of sentimentalism, making the audience feel uncomfortable.
   • The film's sentimentalism overshadowed its deeper themes.

   Synonymesbathosemotionalismgushmawkishnessschmaltzsentimentsentimentalityslush

   Antonymescynicismrealismstoicism

2. Predilection for sentimentalityC1formal

   A strong preference or inclination towards being sentimental or overly emotional.

   Prédilection pour la sentimentalité

   • Her sentimentalism leads her to keep every childhood memento.
   • The artist's sentimentalism is evident in his nostalgic paintings.
   • Critics often accuse him of sentimentalism in his writing.

   Synonymesemotionalismgushmawkishnessmushschmaltzsentimentalityslush

   Antonymespragmatismrationalismrealismstoicism