sentiment Definition

sentiment
noun

1. A thought or emotion, especially when expressed.
2. Refined feelings, especially as expressed in art or literature.
3. Emotion or emotional behaviour in general, especially when considered excessive, self-indulgent or insincere.

Thesaurus: sentimentality, mawkishness, bathos, nostalgia, emotion, feeling.
4. An opinion or view

Example: What are your sentiments on the matter?
Thesaurus: attitude, opinion, view.
Form: sentiments (often)

Etymology: 14c: from Latin sentimentum, from sentire to feel.