Meaning of the word sentimentalism in English

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sentimentalism

US /ˌsen.t̬əˈmen.t̬əl.ɪ.zəm/
UK /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl.ɪ.zəm/

Noun

the excessive expression of feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia, typically in an exaggerated or self-indulgent way

Example:
Her novel was criticized for its excessive sentimentalism.
He often indulged in a kind of nostalgic sentimentalism about his childhood.