Sen`ti·men'tal·ism noun [ Confer French sentimentalisme .] The quality of being sentimental; the character or behavior of a sentimentalist; sentimentality. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/68
An exaggerated and distorted expression of sentiment, revealing a lack of, or a superficiality of feeling. -- L.V. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21203