Noun
1
The Magdalene; Mary Magdalene.
Adjective
1
effusively or insincerely emotional
"a bathetic novel"
"maudlin expressions of sympathy"
"mushy effusiveness"
"a schmaltzy song"
"sentimental soap operas"
"slushy poetry"
2
Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness.
Proper Noun
Example Sentences
"a bathetic novel"
adjective
"maudlin expressions of sympathy"
adjective
"mushy effusiveness"
adjective
"a schmaltzy song"
adjective
"sentimental soap operas"
adjective
"slushy poetry"
adjective
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