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sentiment

[ˈsɛntɪmənt]

sentiment Definition

  • 1a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion
  • 2a feeling or emotion

Using sentiment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sentiment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The general sentiment is that the company needs to improve its customer service.

  • Example

    Her speech was filled with patriotic sentiment.

  • Example

    I don't share your sentiment about the movie; I thought it was terrible.

  • Example

    The painting captures the sentiment of the time period.

sentiment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sentiment

Antonyms for sentiment

Idioms Using sentiment

  • a nostalgic return to a place or time that holds personal significance

    Example

    The couple took a sentimental journey to the town where they first met.

  • a person who is easily moved to tears or strong emotions by sentimental things

    Example

    She always cries during sad movies; she's such a sentimental fool.

  • an education gained through personal experience and emotional growth, rather than formal schooling

    Example

    Her travels abroad provided her with a sentimental education that she could not have received in a classroom.

Phrases with sentiment

  • the collective opinion or attitude of a group of people, especially in relation to a particular issue or event

    Example

    The politician's stance on immigration was not aligned with public sentiment.

  • the process of computationally identifying and categorizing opinions expressed in a piece of text, especially in order to determine whether the writer's attitude towards a particular topic, product, etc. is positive, negative, or neutral

    Example

    The company used sentiment analysis to gauge customer feedback on their new product.

  • the personal or emotional significance of an object, place, or event, often based on sentimental associations rather than objective value

    Example

    The old watch had little monetary value, but it held great sentimental value for her as it was a gift from her late grandfather.

Origins of sentiment

from Latin 'sentire', meaning 'to feel'

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Summary: sentiment in Brief

The term 'sentiment' [ˈsɛntɪmənt] refers to a view or attitude towards a situation or event, or a feeling or emotion. It can be used to describe a collective opinion, as in 'public sentiment,' or a personal attachment, as in 'sentimental value.' 'Sentiment' is also used in idioms like 'sentimental journey,' denoting a nostalgic return to a place or time, and 'sentimental fool,' describing a person easily moved to tears.

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