What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hypersentimental
Example
She became hypersentimental when she saw the old family photos. [hypersentimental: adjective]
Example
He tends to get hypersentimental during romantic movies. [hypersentimental: adjective]
overemotional
Example
She's been overemotional since her breakup. [overemotional: adjective]
Example
He tends to get overemotional when discussing politics. [overemotional: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Overemotional is more commonly used than hypersentimental in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hypersentimental and overemotional?
Overemotional is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while hypersentimental is typically used in informal contexts and has a more negative connotation.
