Sentimentality vs. Shmaltz

Sentimentality vs. Shmaltz — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Sentimentality and Shmaltz

Sentimentalitynoun

An act or state of being sentimental.

Shmaltznoun

(Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music

Sentimentalitynoun

falsely emotional in a maudlin way

Sentimentalitynoun

extravagant or affected feeling or emotion

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