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
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Artifact Uprising Color Series Photo Book $22 Make your bestie misty-eyed with a sentimental gift in the form of a photo book that showcases your favorite memories with them (or their Instagram feed).Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Legacy can make even an ironical man do sentimental things.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Not rotating cushions can lead to uneven use patterns—especially around the center of chairs or the edges of sofas—which can then make cushions look saggy, sloppy, or worn out.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
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Buffalo Bills 30, Indianapolis Colts 20: The Bills overcame an uncharacteristically sloppy performance from Josh Allen to push past the pesky Colts.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
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Of course, anyone with a low tolerance for sugary sweet, sometimes sticky sentimentality would want to suck on a pack of lemons afterwards.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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To avoid a potentially sticky situation, go with one of these six leak-free options.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Maudlin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maudlin. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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