sentimental

Definitions of sentimental
  1. noun
    someone who indulges in excessive sentimentality
    synonyms: romántico
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    type of:
    alma, humano, individuo, mortal, persona, ser humano
    a human being
  2. noun
    a person who is weak and excessively sentimental
    synonyms: blandengue, membrillo, mollejón
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    type of:
    alfeñique, debilucho, débil, merengue, naco, piltrafa, poroto, sietemesino
    a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
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