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How do I use sentiment in a sentence as opinion?
How do I use sentiment in a sentence as opinion? Is it common to use its meaning of an opinion or feeling?
I have just learned this word today, but I am still confused about its usages. It means an opinion or feeling and exaggerated feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.
15. Aug. 2020 06:54
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Yes it can be difficult for a learner to guess the meaning and usage from dictionary definitions.
In addition to what @Jenna showed you.
The simplest way to use the word sentiment as an opinion, to match the dictionary definition is to use this phrase.
"Yes I share the same sentiment"
"My sentiments exactly" = very common.
"Do you share the same sentiment/s" = can be feelings or opinions, depends on context.
A sentiment, can be a feeling or an emotional reaction or just an opinion.
In daly speaking the common way for someone to use "sentiment" --> to equal 'opinion', or to signal "agreement" is to respond with "My sentiments exactly" = you totally agree have same feelings and opinion.
It is a little rare and unusual to say "I am of the sentiment' that ->' your opinion' . Although you can do that. The usual way is to phrase it like this.
"I am of the opinion that ---> 'your opinion'.
15. August 2020
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Most often we use it in the phrase "share the same sentiment." It can be good or bad.
<em>I was very happy about the game, but he did not share the same sentiment.</em>
<em>I looked at her and saw her cry. In that moment, I knew we shared the same sentiment.</em>
<em>He thought it was funny. I did not share the same sentiment.</em>
We also use it a lot to refer to someone's expression towards our situation.
<em>He said he felt bad for me. I appreciated the sentiment.</em>
<em>My mom says she is excited. I know she is not actually excited, but I still appreciate the sentiment.</em>
Here are some more examples of other uses. It is quite "literary" and not very commonly used.
<em>Her poem was amazing. It held a beautiful sentiment.</em>
<em>She said that man is a hero because he is a soldier. It was an interesting sentiment, considering she hates war and violence.</em>
The adjective "sentimental" is also good to know. I think it is a little more common than "sentiment."
<em>The movie made her sentimental.</em>
<em>The ice cream gave me sentimental feelings.</em>
<em>He started crying when the puppy found a new home. I didn't know he was so sentimental.</em>
15. August 2020
@John
That makes sense. Thank you very much for your kind help. 🤗😆
15. August 2020
@Jenna
Thank you a lot for your sincerely help! 🤗
I guess it is used as opinion, which more likes an emotional tendency. Am I right or wrong?🤔😅
15. August 2020
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