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Maudlin Common

Maudlin has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Adjective · Proper Noun

Definitions
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
1

A surname​.

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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