Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overly-sentimental
adjective
/ˈoʊvərliˌsɛn.təˈmɛn.təl/
Definition
Excessively emotional or nostalgic, often to the point of being unrealistic or excessive.
Examples
- Her overly-sentimental speech brought tears to everyone’s eyes.
- He often collects overly-sentimental souvenirs from his travels.
- The movie’s overly-sentimental scenes were criticized for lacking depth.
Meaning
When someone is described as overly-sentimental, it indicates that they tend to express intense emotions or feelings about things, often to an unreasonable degree.
Synonyms
- maudlin
- sentimental
- sappy
- emotional
- touchy-feely
