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MAUDLIN

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There are 7 meanings of the word Maudlin.

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Maudlin - as an adjective satellite

Effusively or insincerely emotional

Example: "A bathetic novel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
batheticdrippyhokeykitschymawkishmushysappyschmaltzyschmalzysentimentalslushysoppysoupy

Maudlin - as a noun

The magdalene; mary magdalene.

Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow.

A magdalene house; a brothel.

Maudlin - as an adjective

Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness.

Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying.

Tearful, lachrymose.

Example Sentences

"She became maudlin after a few drinks, reminiscing about her lost love."
"The movie was too maudlin for my taste, with its exaggerated sentimental scenes."
"He has a tendency to get maudlin when he's tired, often shedding tears for no reason."
"The maudlin song brought back memories of happier times."
"The actor's maudlin performance moved the audience to tears."
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Word Game Points

Is MAUDLIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, maudlin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MAUDLIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is MAUDLIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, maudlin is valid for Words With Friends
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MAUDLIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is MAUDLIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, maudlin is valid for WordFeud
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MAUDLIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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