sentimentality

sentimentality
/sen'teuh men tal"i tee/, n., pl. sentimentalities.
1. the quality or state of being sentimental or excessively sentimental.
2. an instance of being sentimental.
3. a sentimental act, gesture, expression, etc.
[1760-70; SENTIMENTAL + -ITY]

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