Definition of Sentiment
Sentiment
sen·ti·ment
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a person's view, opinion or attitude towards something, a thought, feeling, or judgement on some event or situation;
e.g. She bears a strong sentiment on this subject due to her experiences in the past.
(noun)
the view, opinion, attitude, or feeling towards something that is generally held by the majority;
e.g. The people's sentiment grew more hostile towards the leader as he failed to help them in a time of need.
(noun)
the emotion presented or conveyed in an expression or passage and the significance of this, as opposed to the actual meaning communicated in words;
e.g. Though the author's words offer praise, the sentiment makes it clear that the author doesn't believe that praise is deserved.
(noun)
feelings of nostalgia, romanticism, tenderness, or sadness that are somewhat self-indulgent and often excessive or exaggerated;
e.g. You should try not to let sentiment affect your reasoning when making important decisions.
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