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Definition of sentimental : 1. Addressed or pleasing to the emotions only, usually to the weaker and the unregulated emotions.
2. Having, expressing, or containing a sentiment or sentiments; abounding with moral reflections; containing a moral reflection; didactic.
3. Inclined to sentiment; having an excess of sentiment or sensibility; indulging the sensibilities for their own sake; artificially or affectedly tender; - often in a reproachful sense.

Synonyms:

contrived, bathetic, kitschy, emotional, slushy, artificial, drippy, stilted, sobby, schmalzy, soupy, sodden, feelings, drizzly, hokey, soppy

languishing, idealistic, susceptible, silly, sickish, corny, overemotional, affected, insincere, overacted, unrealistic, schoolgirlish, romantical, dreamy, visionary, simpering, tear-jerking, gushy

sappy, schmaltzy, dewy-eyed, gooey, mushy, fanciful, poetic, mawkish, lovesick, sloppy, maudlin, soft, starry-eyed, sensitive

desirous, fond, infatuated, affectionate, erotic, worshipful, loving, amorous, adoring, friendly, tender, caring, devoted, admiring, cherishing, passionate, intimate, romantic, faithful, endearing

Usage examples:

• Not making me write anything sentimental, I hope.
• What good does it do to be sentimental, anyhow? - "Corpus of a Siam Mosquito", Steven Sills.
• What beautiful tender things he can say, Bertha, and yet not seem in the least sentimental. - ""Le Monsieur De La Petite Dame"", Frances Hodgson Burnett.