sentiment
gb/sˈɛntəmənt/ us/sˈɛntəmənt/
B1
English
~ 2500
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
state
1
emotional attitude or opinion
A feeling or opinion about something, often based on emotions.
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s sentiment toward [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sentiment' with 'sense', but 'sentiment' refers to emotional views, not physical perception or general meaning.
Synonyms
feeling (More general and informal; can refer to any emotional state.)
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opinion (Focuses on a belief or judgment, which may be less emotional.)
Antonyms
indifference (Lack of interest or emotional involvement in something.)
Collocations
public sentiment
|express sentiment
|share sentiment
|positive sentiment
|negative sentiment
Themes
emotions
|communication
|society
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Public sentiment shifted after the announcement.
- She expressed her sentiment about the decision in a letter.
- There is growing sentiment against the new policy.
- His sentiment toward the company changed over time.
- The speech captured the general sentiment of the crowd.
Learner examples
- I understand your sentiment about the change.
- Many people share this sentiment.
- Her sentiment was clear in her words.
- The sentiment in the city is hopeful.
- He told me his sentiment about the plan.
Noun
formal
B2
property
2
emotional tone or mood
The feeling or mood that something like a story, song, or speech gives you.
Usage pattern:
the sentiment of [something]
Synonyms
tone (Refers more generally to the style or attitude in communication, not only emotional.)
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mood (Focuses on the atmosphere created, especially in art.)
Antonyms
detachment (Lack of emotional involvement in expression.)
Collocations
romantic sentiment
|patriotic sentiment
|sentiment in the poem
Themes
emotions
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Examples
- The novel is filled with nostalgic sentiment.
- Patriotic sentiment was strong during the parade.
- The song captures a bittersweet sentiment.
- His speech had a hopeful sentiment throughout.
- The letter was written with sincere sentiment.
Learner examples
- The movie has a happy sentiment.
- This poem has a sad sentiment.
- I like the warm sentiment in the song.
- The story gives a calm sentiment.
- The speech shows a proud sentiment.
Noun
formal
B1
action
3
expression of feelings
Something you say or do to show how you feel.
Usage pattern:
a sentiment of [emotion]
Synonyms
expression (General term for showing thoughts or feelings; not limited to emotions.)
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gesture (Often refers to a physical act showing feeling.)
Antonyms
concealment (Hiding one's feelings instead of showing them.)
Collocations
kind sentiment
|gesture of sentiment
Themes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- He offered his condolences as a kind sentiment.
- Her gift was a touching sentiment of friendship.
- They exchanged sentiments of goodwill before parting.
- The card contained sentiments of love and support.
- Such sentiments are appreciated during hard times.
Learner examples
- He sent flowers as a kind sentiment.
- She wrote a letter as a sentiment of thanks.
- They gave gifts as sentiments of love.
- I sent my sentiments to my friend.
- We shared sentiments before leaving.
Grammar
Dictionary form
sentiment
IPA
GB/sˈɛntəmənt/
US/sˈɛntəmənt/
Syllables & stress
sen - ti - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sen)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: sentiment
- Plural: sentiment, sentiments
Word family
Forms
sentiments
noun
Core family
sentimental
adjective B2
sentimentally
adverb B2
Related words
sentimentality
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unsentimental
adjective
unsentimentally
adverb
Advanced or less common
sentimentalize
verb
sentimentalist
noun
Expressions
express one's sentiments
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs wˈʌnz sˈɛntəmənts/
fixed phrase
communicate feelings or emotions
To say or show how you feel about something.
Examples
- She expressed her sentiments in a heartfelt speech.
- It's important to express your sentiments clearly in such situations.
public sentiment
1/pˈʌblɪk sˈɛntəmənt/
fixed phrase
general public opinion and feeling
What most people feel or think about something.
Examples
- Public sentiment is turning against the new policy.
- The decision was made in response to public sentiment.
sentiment analysis
1/sˈɛntəmənt ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
computational detection of emotional tone in text/speech
Using computer programs to find out if text is positive, negative, or neutral in feeling.
Examples
- Sentiment analysis is used to monitor customer feedback online.
- The marketing team applied sentiment analysis to social media posts.
share the sentiment
1/ʃˈɛɹ ðə sˈɛntəmənt/
fixed phrase
agree with someone's feeling or opinion
To feel the same way as someone else about something.
Examples
- I share your sentiment about the need for change.
- Many viewers shared the sentiment expressed by the critic.