sentimental
intermediateB2/ˌsɛn.tɪˈmɛn.tl/ · sen-ti-men-tal
Characterized by tenderness, emotion, or nostalgia.
Meanings
Characterized by tenderness, emotion, or nostalgia.
نرمی، جذبات، یا یادوں سے بھرپور خصوصیت.
احساسی
ehsaasi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- sentimental value
- sentimental journey
- sentimental attachment
Example Sentences
She has a sentimental attachment to her childhood home.
اس کا بچپن کا گھر کے ساتھ ایک احساسی تعلق ہے۔
Us ka bachpan ka ghar ke sath aik ehsaasi talaq hai.
The film was criticized for being overly sentimental.
اس فلم پر زیادہ احساسی ہونے کے لیے تنقید کی گئی۔
Is film par zyada ehsaasi hone ke liye tanqid ki gayi.
His sentimental nature makes him easily emotional.
اس کی احساسی فطرت اسے آسانی سے جذباتی بنا دیتی ہے۔
Us ki ehsaasi fitrat use aasani se jazbaati bana deti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'sentiment' and the feelings tied to memories.
Picture an old photo album that brings back fond memories.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دل کی حالت ہے ایسی، یوں مہربانی نہ کر، خود کو بسا لے، چمن میں، احساں نہ کر!
Dil ki haalat hai aisi, yun mehrbaani na kar, Khud ko basa le, chaman mein, ehsaann na kar!
The heart's state is such, do not show kindness, Settle yourself in the garden, do not do favors!
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
احساس دل سے ہوتا ہے، زبان سے نہیں.
Ehsaas dil se hota hai, zuban se nahi.
Feeling comes from the heart, not from the tongue.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "sentimentalis" — related to feelings
First known use: 17th century
The word 'sentimental' has evolved from Latin roots, describing an emotional attachment or a tendency to be influenced by emotions.