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单词 over-sentimental
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Definition of over-sentimental in English:

over-sentimental

adjective
  • Excessively emotional or nostalgic, especially in a superficial or self-indulgent way.

    being a kids' film, it is over-sentimental in parts
    an over-sentimental rewriting of history
    Example sentencesExamples
    • His works may appear over-sentimental, and unsurprisingly he has aroused controversy in the art world.
    • Other times, the lyrics border on trite, over-sentimental garbage, merely word sounds that make his voice seem to be just another instrument.
    • The unhappy result was that one was left uncertain as to whether Bell was over-sentimental, or the orchestra was not sentimental enough.
    • Rudge's was a gentle wit, never over-sentimental, and he had the rare ability to appeal to children.
    • The inevitable over-sentimental conclusion even led to several members of the audience walking out before the credits rolled.
    • It's a soft and over-sentimental song about isolation and loneliness.
    • Bits that I thought were cringe-inducingly over-sentimental at the cinema, I now felt touch me.
    • She blows her nose as the credits roll, glad that no-one was there to witness her little over-sentimental weep.
    • By rights, I shouldn't like this over-sentimental, middle-of-the-road tosh.
    • True, many were arch, whilst others were coy and over-sentimental.
 
 
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