sentiment

Definition

  • noun: an attitude or opinion
  • noun: an attitude, thought, or judgment prompted by feeling
  • synonyms: sensibility, notion, feeling

Examples

  • “The lecture was interesting, but it was much too long.” “'My sentiments exactly!'” [=I agree with you completely]

  • A good politician understands public 'sentiment'. [=understands the opinions held by many or most people]

  • His criticism of the court's decision expresses a 'sentiment' that is shared by many people.

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