| Front | Maudlin (adj.) |
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| Back | Foolishly, tearfully, and weakly sentimental; overly emotional. Maudlin is derived from an alteration of the name Mary Magdalene, one of the most prominent women described in the New Testament. In the Middle Ages, Mary Magdalene was often depicted in paintings as a weeping, repentant sinner. This tearful image led to the current figurative meaning of maudlin—overly sentimental. Synonyms and related words for maudlin and sentimental include schmaltzy, gushing, drippy, and hokey. |
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