sentimental

adjective
UK /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/
US /ˌsen.t̬əˈmen.t̬əl/

Feeling or showing kind, tender feelings about things that matter to you.

She kept her old teddy bear because she felt sentimental about it.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Based on feelings rather than careful thinking or facts.

He made a sentimental choice instead of a practical one.

3. Designed to make people feel tender emotions, often in an exaggerated way.

The movie was full of sentimental songs and happy endings.

4. Showing too much emotion about small things.

Don't get sentimental about an old broken chair.