maudlin
|maud-lin|
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/ˈmɔːdlɪn/
excessively sentimental
Etymology
Etymology Information
'maudlin' originates from Middle English, specifically the name 'Mary Magdalene,' who was often depicted as weeping.
Historical Evolution
'Mary Magdalene' transformed into the Middle English word 'maudlin,' and eventually became the modern English word 'maudlin.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the weeping of 'Mary Magdalene,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessively sentimental.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
excessively sentimental, often in a tearful or self-pitying way.
The movie was so maudlin that it made everyone cry.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45