January 24, 2027
Maudlin
adjectiveDefinition
Self-piteously or tearfully sentimental, often through drink. Maudlin sentimentality is the excess of feeling without the quality that earns it.
Example Sentence
“After his third whisky, the conversation became maudlin - he was talking about his first dog and crying.”
Etymology
From Middle English Maudelen, from Mary Magdalene, who is often depicted weeping.
Scrabble Score
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MAUDLIN scores 10 points in Scrabble.