maudlin
12 synonyms and 2 antonyms for maudlin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Excessively and foolishly sentimental or emotional, especially in a tearful way, often from drink.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use maudlin
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
get maudlin
maudlin nostalgia
a maudlin song
Etymology
From "Magdalene" — Mary Magdalene was traditionally shown in art weeping, and her name (via French Madelaine) came to describe anyone tearfully sentimental.
Full origin of maudlin →Frequently asked questions
What does “maudlin” mean?
The word “maudlin” means excessively and foolishly sentimental or emotional, especially in a tearful way, often from drink. In plain terms, overly and soppily emotional, often in a way that feels excessive or a bit pathetic.
How do you pronounce “maudlin”?
“Maudlin” is pronounced MAWD-lihn (/ˈmɔːd.lɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “maudlin” in a sentence?
Here is “maudlin” used in a sentence: “After a few drinks he always gets maudlin about his school days.”
What part of speech is “maudlin”?
“Maudlin” is an adjective.
Where does the word “maudlin” come from?
The word “maudlin” comes from French. From "Magdalene" — Mary Magdalene was traditionally shown in art weeping, and her name (via French Madelaine) came to describe anyone tearfully sentimental.
