Sentimental

usgb/ˌsentɪˈmentl/
adjective

Showing or full of deep emotional feelings and memories.

She kept all the love letters from her husband in a sentimental desire to remember his words.
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Often appears as...

  • sentimental value
  • sentimental journey
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Emotional Attachment

Use 'sentimental' for objects that remind you of happy memories but might not be valuable to others.

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This tattered teddy bear has sentimental value to her.
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Past Nostalgia

'Sentimental' captures a longing for the past, often relating to personal history or tradition.

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Watching old films is a sentimental activity for me.
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Sudden Emotions

'Sentimental' implies emotions can quickly surface, especially when recalling past experiences.

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He became sentimental when he visited his old school.
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