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Synonyms
maud·lin (môd́lĭn)

[Alteration of (Mary) Magdalene , who was frequently depicted as a tearful penitent.]

adjective 

Effusively or tearfully sentimental: “displayed an almost maudlin concern for the welfare of animals” (Aldous Huxley) See synonyms at sentimental

derivatives

maud́lin·ly
adverb
maud́lin·ness
noun