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Nov 29, 2009
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sen•ti•men•tal•ism



Pronunciation: (sen"tu-men'tl-iz"um), [key]
n.
1. sentimental tendency or character; predominance of sentiment over reason.
2. weak emotionalism; excessive indulgence in sentiment.
3. a display of sentimentality.

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