maudlin

[US]/'mɔːdlɪn/
[UK]/'mɔdlɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. overly sentimental; easily moved to tears
n. sentimentality; tendency to cry easily

Example Sentences

a maudlin jukebox tune.

maudlin expressions of sympathy;

displayed an almost maudlin concern for the welfare of animals

become maudlin after a few drinks

maudlin display of emotions

maudlin behavior at funerals

maudlin expressions of regret

maudlin reminiscing about the past

Real-world Examples

Well, don't get all maudlin on the man.

Source: Supernatural Season 2

'Oh, for Christ's sake, don't get maudlin, Clark.

Source: Me Before You

I don't want to think of you getting all maudlin.

Source: Me Before You

God, whiskey makes him maudlin. He orders another.

Source: Red White & Royal Blue

We don't want her to be too maudlin.

Source: The Good Wife Season 4

And here are your somber highlighters, your maudlin pencils...

Source: Gilmore Girls Season 1

Stop me when this gets too maudlin, but I'm not going to forget you.

Source: Pretty Little Liars Season 2

You don't even know that a child was born of this maudlin pair; you don't even know that.

Source: Oliver Twist (Original Version)

Even if you escape injury you may have lost esteem for the co-worker who drank too much and delivered a maudlin monologue.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

P.S. This is mortifying and maudlin and, honestly, I hope you forget it as soon as you've read it.

Source: Red White & Royal Blue

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