What is the difference between the terms 'sentimental' and 'emotional'?
asked Apr 9, 2011 at 10:32
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dictionary.reference.com/browse/sentimental dictionary.reference.com/browse/emotional– Vladislav RastrusnyApr 9, 2011 at 11:13
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4As asked, you are best served by just looking them up in a dictionary. If you are more specific, you will get better answers.– tenfourApr 9, 2011 at 11:33
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Use sentimental to indicate mood, as in someone who reflects on his/her feelings.
Use emotional to indicate someone who reacts to events by expressing what he/she feels.
Sentimental connotes an internalized feeling, emotional an expressive one.
