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maudlin

/ˈmɔːd.lɪn/ /ˈmɔd.lɪn/

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noun

The Magdalene; Mary Magdalene.

Examples :

"The teacher, known for her dramatic flair, spoke of the Magdalene as a symbol of forgiveness in her history lesson. "

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noun

Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow.

Examples :

"My grandmother grows both costmary and sweet yarrow; she calls them both "maudlin" and uses them in her teas. "

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noun

A Magdalene house; a brothel.

Examples :

"The old, abandoned building was rumored to be aかつての、maudlin, a place of ill-repute. "

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adjective

Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness.

Examples :

"After a particularly stressful week at work, the employee's speech became quite maudlin, filled with exaggerated tales of his troubles and choked with tears. "

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adjective

Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying.

Examples :

"After losing the game, the athlete gave a maudlin speech filled with self-pity about how unfair life was. "

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adjective

Tearful, lachrymose.

Examples :

"The movie scene about the lost puppy was so maudlin; everyone in the theater was crying. "

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