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- [oh-ver sen-tuh-men-tal-i-tee]
- /ˈoʊ vər ˌsɛn tə mɛnˈtæl ɪ ti/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [oh-ver sen-tuh-men-tal-i-tee]
- /ˈoʊ vər ˌsɛn tə mɛnˈtæl ɪ ti/
Definitions of over-sentimentality word
- noun plural over-sentimentality the quality or state of being sentimental or excessively sentimental. 1
- noun plural over-sentimentality an instance of being sentimental. 1
- noun plural over-sentimentality a sentimental act, gesture, expression, etc. 1
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Origin of over-sentimentality
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; sentimental + -ity
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Parts of speech for Over-sentimentality
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
over-sentimentality popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for over-sentimentality
noun over-sentimentality
- mawkishness — characterized by sickly sentimentality; weakly emotional; maudlin.
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