CEFR B2

sentiment

noun

Meaning

A feeling or emotion, especially a positive or negative opinion or attitude towards something.

Examples

The politician's speech was designed to appeal to the public's deepest sentiments.
Despite his gruff exterior, he had a soft sentiment for stray animals.

Synonyms: feeling, emotion, attitude, disposition

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sentiment (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntɪmənt/

Definition

A feeling or emotion, especially a positive or negative opinion or attitude towards something.

Examples

The politician's speech was designed to appeal to the public's deepest sentiments.
Despite his gruff exterior, he had a soft sentiment for stray animals.

How to Use sentiment

sentiment of (prepositional phrase): The feeling or opinion about a specific thing or person. — "She expressed her sentiment of gratitude towards her teachers."
appeal to sentiment (collocation): To try to persuade someone by using their emotions or feelings. — "The advertisement tried to appeal to the viewer's sentimentality."

Synonyms of sentiment

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Antonyms of sentiment

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