SENTIMENTALISM


Meaning of SENTIMENTALISM in English

/sen'teuh men"tl iz'euhm/ , n.

1. sentimental tendency or character; predominance of sentiment over reason.

2. weak emotionalism; excessive indulgence in sentiment.

3. a display of sentimentality.

[ 1810-20; SENTIMENTAL + -ISM ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .