maudlin

adjective
UK: /ˈmɔːdlɪn/
US: /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

  1. Tearfully sentimental, often because of drunkenness.

    1. He became maudlin after a few drinks.
    2. The film's maudlin ending left many viewers feeling manipulated rather than moved.

  2. Showing or expressing too much emotion, especially in a foolish or annoying way.

    1. She gave a maudlin speech at the funeral.
    2. The play was weakened by its maudlin sentimentality, which felt forced and unnatural.

Synonyms

weepy mushy tearful sappy sentimental

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "maudlin" in English means: Tearfully sentimental, often because of drunkenness., Showing or expressing too much emotion, especially in a foolish or annoying way..

The phonetic transcription of "maudlin" is /ˈmɔːdlɪn/ in British English and /ˈmɔːdlɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "maudlin": weepy, mushy, tearful, sappy, sentimental.

Example usage of "maudlin": "He became maudlin after a few drinks.". More examples on the page.