Maudlin

/ˈmɔːd.lɪn/

noun

  1. The Magdalene; Mary Magdalene.

  2. Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow.

  3. A Magdalene house; a brothel.

adjective

  1. Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness.

  2. Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying.

  3. Tearful, lachrymose.

Synonyms: mushy, sappy, schmaltzy, slushy, soupy, emotional, overwrought, soppy

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