as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
a maudlin movie about a lovable tramp
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Recent Examples of maudlin
That’s not to say the script was particularly maudlin.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 28 Sep. 2024
Perhaps if the focus was solely on the loss of Rubens — a beloved father and husband who was moved by his conscience to help the opponents of the regime in secret — the hue of nostalgia that drenches the movie would become maudlin.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 1 Sep. 2024
The Land of Steady Habits could be another maudlin look at a rich man’s midlife crisis, but writer and director Nicole Holofcener—adapting Ted Thompson’s novel of the same name—keeps the lead on the hook for his own downfall while infusing Anders’ journey with dark humor and a strange warmth.
—Matt Kamen, WIRED, 6 July 2024
The tragedy has a kind of inevitability that feels more Mishima than the maudlin Italian original.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 28 Sep. 2024
Perhaps if the focus was solely on the loss of Rubens — a beloved father and husband who was moved by his conscience to help the opponents of the regime in secret — the hue of nostalgia that drenches the movie would become maudlin.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 1 Sep. 2024
The Land of Steady Habits could be another maudlin look at a rich man’s midlife crisis, but writer and director Nicole Holofcener—adapting Ted Thompson’s novel of the same name—keeps the lead on the hook for his own downfall while infusing Anders’ journey with dark humor and a strange warmth.
—Matt Kamen, WIRED, 6 July 2024
The tragedy has a kind of inevitability that feels more Mishima than the maudlin Italian original.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maudlin
Adjective
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John Lennon's sons Sean Ono Lennon and Julian Lennon recently spent some time together in a sentimental place.Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Other than Langley’s, all of those tracks have skewed toward the emotional, sentimental, or dramatic.Justin Curto, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Their puck play was sloppy, their penalty kill was awful and they got consistently outworked by the Canadiens.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another failed sloppy takedown briefly put Covington on the ground.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Its juicy cheeseburgers and sweet, sticky Hershey's brand milkshakes and sundaes were the stuff of daydreams.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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The dough should be sticky, which makes great sufganiyot!Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Maudlin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maudlin. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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