Meaning Of The Word Maudlin

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maudlin
adjective: If you describe a song, book, or film as maudlin, you are criticizing it for being very sentimental.
adjective: If you describe someone as maudlin, you mean that they are being sad and sentimental in a foolish way, perhaps because of drinking alcohol.

maudlin in American English
foolishly and tearfully or weakly sentimental
adjective: tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental

maudlin in British English
adjective: foolishly tearful or sentimental, as when drunk

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