bardesanism

/bɑrdɛsˈanɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a tendency to be overly sentimental or emotional, especially in relation to romantic or idealized notions of love or chivalry.

“The protagonist’s bardesanism was evident in his over-the-top declaration of love to his crush.”

Synonyms

  • romanticism
  • sentimentality

Antonyms

  • pragmatism
  • skepticism