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mawkish
Mawkish (adj) means Overly and unpleasantly sentimental.
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1
Overly and unpleasantly sentimental.
"The tabloids branded him James Hewitt forevermore as the “love rat,” and Pasternak was excoriated for peddling mawkish fantasy."
— Tina Brown, How Princess Diana’s Dance With the Media Impacted William and Harry (2022)
2
Feeling slightly sick or nauseous.
3
Having an unpleasant, sickly taste or smell.
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What is the meaning of mawkish?
"mawkish" (adj) means overly and unpleasantly sentimental.
What is another word for mawkish?
Other words for "mawkish" include kitschy, bathetic, slushy, sappy, maudlin, mushy.
What is the opposite of mawkish?
Opposites of "mawkish" include stoic, palatable, savory, pungent.
What are the different meanings of mawkish?
"mawkish" has 3 main meanings: 1. Overly and unpleasantly sentimental; 2. Feeling slightly sick or nauseous; 3. Having an unpleasant, sickly taste or smell.
