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maudlin in Swedish

maudlin in Swedish is blödig, gråtmild, sentimental — maudlin means excessively and foolishly sentimental or emotional, especially in a tearful way, often from drink.

maudlin in Swedish

blödig
adj
Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness. [from 17th c.]
gråtmild
adj
Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness. [from 17th c.]
blödig
adj
Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying. [from 17th c.]
gråtmild
adj
Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying. [from 17th c.]
sentimental
adj
Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying. [from 17th c.]

What does "maudlin" mean?

  1. adj Excessively and foolishly sentimental or emotional, especially in a tearful way, often from drink.
    "After a few drinks he always gets maudlin about his school days."
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maudlin in a sentence

  • After a few drinks he always gets maudlin about his school days.
  • The film's ending was maudlin rather than genuinely moving.

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What is "maudlin" in Swedish?

"maudlin" in Swedish is blödig, gråtmild, sentimental. maudlin means: Excessively and foolishly sentimental or emotional, especially in a tearful way, often from drink.

How do you use "maudlin" in a sentence?

Example: "After a few drinks he always gets maudlin about his school days." In Swedish, "maudlin" is blödig, gråtmild, sentimental.

Are there other ways to say "maudlin" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "maudlin": blödig, gråtmild, sentimental.

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