Definitions

1. noun

A sentiment or attitude of romantic and idealized melancholy, especially one that is excessive or morbid.

“The young poet’s wertherism was evident in the somber, introspective lyrics of his new album.”

2. noun

A feeling of excessive or morbid sentimentality, especially in a romantic or idealistic context.

“The wertherism of the 19th-century romantic movement had a lasting impact on literature and art.”