MAWKISHNESS Synonyms
There are 6 synonyms of the word
mawkishness.
(exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word mawkishness. (close relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word mawkishness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MAWKISHNESS
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bathos | nounn | |||||||
noun • triteness or triviality of style • insincere pathos • a change from a serious subject to a disappointing one | ||||||||
drippiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the physical property of being soft and drippy • falsely emotional in a maudlin way | ||||||||
mushiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mushy pulpy softness • falsely emotional in a maudlin way | ||||||||
sentimentality | nounn | |||||||
noun • falsely emotional in a maudlin way • extravagant or affected feeling or emotion | ||||||||
sloppiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the wetness of ground that is covered or soaked with water • a lack of order and tidiness; not cared for • the quality of not being careful or taking pains • falsely emotional in a maudlin way | ||||||||
soupiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of having the thickness of heavy cream • falsely emotional in a maudlin way |
Best Hypernyms For MAWKISHNESS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
mawkishness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
sentimentality
emotion
emotionalism
emotionality
feeling
sentiment
affectivity