maudlin

adjective

Meaning

Showing or expressing excessive sentimentality, often in a tearful or self-pitying way, especially after drinking alcohol.

Examples

The old man became maudlin as he recounted stories of his youth.
She was in a maudlin mood after the breakup, listening to sad songs all night.

Synonyms: sentimental, tearful, wistful, mawkish

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maudlin

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

Definition

Showing or expressing excessive sentimentality, often in a tearful or self-pitying way, especially after drinking alcohol.

Examples

The old man became maudlin as he recounted stories of his youth.
She was in a maudlin mood after the breakup, listening to sad songs all night.
His maudlin speech at the reunion made everyone feel a bit uncomfortable.

How to Use maudlin

maudlin about (prepositional phrase): Expressing excessive sentimentality about a particular subject. — "He was maudlin about his lost childhood."
maudlin after (prepositional phrase): Becoming excessively sentimental or tearful after a specific event or condition, often drinking. — "She always gets maudlin after a breakup."

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