Word meaning
maudlin
adjective · MAWD-lin
What does maudlin mean?
Maudlin means self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental.
Maudlin in a sentence
“The movie's maudlin ending had me rolling my eyes.”
Synonyms for maudlin
- mawkish
- sentimental
- weepy
Where does maudlin come from?
From Mary Magdalene, who was often depicted weeping.
How to remember maudlin
- Say it out loud a few times: MAWD-lin.
- Write one sentence of your own using maudlin, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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