adj
mawkish
Mawkish (adj) means Excessively or falsely sentimental; showing a sickly excess of sentiment.
adj
1
Excessively or falsely sentimental; showing a sickly excess of sentiment.
2
Feeling sick, queasy.
3
Sickening or insipid in taste or smell.
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What is the meaning of mawkish?
"mawkish" (adj) means excessively or falsely sentimental; showing a sickly excess of sentiment.
What are the different meanings of mawkish?
"mawkish" has 3 main meanings: 1. Excessively or falsely sentimental; showing a sickly excess of sentiment; 2. Feeling sick, queasy; 3. Sickening or insipid in taste or smell.