sentimentality

🇺🇸 /ˌsentɪmenˈtæləti/ 🇬🇧 /ˌsentɪmenˈtæləti/
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excessive emotional response or display, often considered overly romantic or nostalgic

The movie was filled with sentimentality, making some viewers feel uncomfortable.

translation

n. excessive emotional response or display, often considered overly romantic or nostalgic

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Plural sentimentalities