noun as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

sentimentality, passionism

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Example Sentences

Example:Her book was criticized for its sentimentalism, with many readers finding it overly emotional and lacking in substance.

Definition:Overemphasis on emotion and feelings, often at the expense of reason or practicality.

From sentimentality

Example:The speaker displayed passionism in his speech, encouraging the audience to act out of emotion rather than reason.

Definition:The state or quality of being excessively emotional or passionate.

From passionism