1. a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion
2. tender feelings of affection or nostalgia
3. exaggerated or self-indulgent feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia
Usage: often disapproving

Examples

• Public sentiment turned against the proposed law.
• She expressed anti-war sentiments during her speech.
• The old photograph filled him with sentiment for his childhood.
• His letter was full of romantic sentiment.
• The movie’s ending was criticized for its excessive sentiment.
• Popular sentiment favored the underdog team.
• There’s a growing sentiment that change is needed.