Meaning & use
maudlin
Excessively sentimental or tearfully emotional, often in a way that seems foolish or self-pitying.
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After a few drinks, he grew maudlin and started apologizing for mistakes from years ago.
Critics found the film's ending maudlin, with music that pushed the sadness too far.
A note on using this word
Maudlin has a mildly negative tone, suggesting emotion that is exaggerated or embarrassing rather than genuine and restrained.
Words with a similar meaning
sentimentalmawkishweepy
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Words with an opposite meaning
stoicunsentimental
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