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maudlin

UK
/ˈmɔːdlɪn/
US
/ˈmɔːdlɪn/

Translations

maudlinadjective
more maudlin
Comp.
most maudlin
Super.
UK
/ˈmɔːdlɪn/
US
/ˈmɔːdlɪn/
The movie was so maudlin that it made everyone cry.
Фильм был настолько сентиментальным, что заставил всех плакать.
Additional translations
слезливый
плаксивый
сентиментально-слезливый
Synonyms
tearful
mushy
sentimental
weepy
soppy
overemotional
maudlinnoun
UK
/ˈmɔːd.lɪn/
US
/ˈmɔd.lɪn/
Used as a mass noun meaning excessive sentimentality.
Synonyms
lachrymose person
tearful person
sobber
sappy person
crybaby
softie
sentimentalist

Definitions

maudlinadjective
Excessively sentimental, often in a tearful or self-pitying way.
After a few drinks, he became maudlin and started reminiscing about his childhood.
Characterized by drunken or intoxicated sentimentality; weakly emotional because of drink.
He grew maudlin after draining his third pint.
maudlinnoun
Excessively sentimental behaviour or sentimentality.
Her plea for forgiveness was pure maudlin.
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