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maudlinly

UK
/ˈmɔːdlɪnli/
US
/ˈmɔːdlɪnli/

Translations

maudlinlyadverb
UK
/ˈmɔːdlɪnli/
US
/ˈmɔːdlɪnli/
larmoyammentAvec une sentimentalité excessive et plaintive.
She maudlinly recounted the story of her lost love.
Elle a raconté l'histoire de son amour perdu larmoyamment.
Additional translations
mièvrementQuand l'expression insiste surtout sur une sentimentalité excessive et fade.
Synonyms
sentimentally
tearfully
mournfully
sorrowfully
weepily

Definitions

maudlinlyadverb
In a self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental manner.
She maudlinly recounted the story of her lost love, tears streaming down her face.
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