sentimental
UK/.senti'mentl/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Driven by tender or nostalgic feelings, sometimes excessively so
感伤的，多愁善感的；感情用事的
adj.
Valued for the emotions or memories attached, not for money
有情感价值的（而非金钱价值）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsentimentfeel, perceive, be aware
+
-alrelating to, having the nature of
=sentimental
sentiment (a feeling) + -al (relating to) = ruled by feeling. Often mildly negative — letting tender emotion override good sense. See sentiment.
Common Collocations
- 1.sentimental value情感价值
- 2.sentimental journey怀旧之旅
- 3.get sentimental变得感伤
- 4.sentimental attachment情感依恋
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ring has little value but huge sentimental meaning.
- 2.
Don't get sentimental — it's just an old chair.