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sentimentally

/ˌsɛn.tɪˈmɛn.təl.i/
sen · ti · men · tal · ly
Adjective:sentimental
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• adverb

1

In a manner driven by or expressing tender emotions, nostalgia, or affectionate feelings rather than practical or rational considerations.

Example

"She spoke sentimentally about the small coastal town where she had spent her childhood summers."

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• Nearby Words

sentimentality
sentimentalization
sentimentalize
sentimentally
sentinel
sentry
seoul

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'sentimental' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'sentimental' derives from the noun 'sentiment', from Old French 'sentement' and Medieval Latin 'sentimentum', ultimately from Latin 'sentire' ('to feel or perceive').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sentimentally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sentimentally
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