Sentimentality refers to an excessive display of emotions or feelings that may seem exaggerated, often accompanied by exaggerated reactions or displays of affection. Full definition
Calling The Walking Dead a work of entertainment almost seems like a misnomer, considering the heavy tone and general lack of sentimentality in the writing. (metacritic.com)
Yet they still encourage us to see a hint of sentimentality in Eckart's formal reticence. (mysanantonio.com)
Compositionally it can be domineering, predictable, and emotionally it invokes nostalgia and can draw the viewer in with sentimentality.» (painters-table.com)