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mawkishly

UK
/ˈmɔːkɪʃli/
US
/ˈmɔːkɪʃli/

Translations

mawkishlyadverb
UK
/ˈmɔːkɪʃli/
US
/ˈmɔːkɪʃli/
mièvrementAvec un sentimentalisme excessif, souvent de manière agaçante ou artificielle.
The movie ended mawkishly, with the characters exchanging tearful goodbyes that felt forced and exaggerated.
Le film s’est terminé mièvrement, les personnages échangeant des adieux larmoyants qui semblaient forcés et exagérés.
Synonyms
sentimentally
sappy
maudlinly
overly emotional
syrupy

Definitions

mawkishlyadverb
In a way that is overly sentimental or emotional, often to the point of being insincere or sickening.
The movie ended mawkishly, with the characters exchanging tearful goodbyes that felt forced and exaggerated.
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