Maudlin — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈmȯd-lən/ maud·lin

Meaning & Definition of Maudlin

Maudlin (adjective)

  1. drunk enough to be emotionally silly
  2. weakly and effusively sentimental

Maudlin (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way

    "a maudlin movie about a lovable tramp"

    similar: chocolate-box, cloying, corny, drippy, fruity, gooey, lovey-dovey, mawkish, mushy, novelettish, saccharine, sappy, schmaltzy, sentimental, sloppy, slushy, soppy, soupy, spoony, sticky, sugarcoated, sugary, wet
    related: dreamy, misty-eyed, moonstruck, moony, nostalgic, starry-eyed, feel-good, fuzzy, melodramatic, soap-operatic, soapy, sudsy, flat, insipid, soft-boiled, tasteless, vapid, watery, cutesy, twee (chiefly British)
    opposite: unsentimental
    near: unadulterated, unvarnished, antisentimental, cynical, hard-boiled, hard-edged, hardheaded

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Maudlin

The most common words with a similar meaning to Maudlin:

chocolate-box, cloying, corny, drippy, fruity, gooey, lovey-dovey, mawkish, mushy, novelettish, saccharine, sappy, schmaltzy, sentimental, sloppy, slushy, soppy, soupy, spoony, sticky, sugarcoated, sugary, wet

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Maudlin

Words with the opposite meaning of Maudlin:

unsentimental

Related Words for Maudlin

dreamy, misty-eyed, moonstruck, moony, nostalgic, starry-eyed, feel-good, fuzzy, melodramatic, soap-operatic, soapy, sudsy, flat, insipid, soft-boiled, tasteless, vapid, watery, cutesy, twee

Near Antonyms of Maudlin

unadulterated, unvarnished, antisentimental, cynical, hard-boiled, hard-edged, hardheaded

Origin & Etymology of Maudlin

alteration of Mary Magdalene; from her depiction as a weeping penitent

First known use: 1509

Frequently Asked Questions about Maudlin

What does "Maudlin" mean?

"Maudlin" means drunk enough to be emotionally silly. As an adjective, it is defined as: drunk enough to be emotionally silly.

What is another word for "Maudlin"?

Other words for "Maudlin" include chocolate-box, cloying, corny, drippy, fruity, gooey, lovey-dovey and mawkish. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Maudlin" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Maudlin"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Maudlin". Common alternatives include chocolate-box, cloying, corny, drippy, fruity, gooey, lovey-dovey, mawkish, mushy and novelettish.

What is the opposite of "Maudlin"?

Antonyms of "Maudlin" include unsentimental. Near antonyms include unadulterated, unvarnished, antisentimental and cynical.

How do you use "Maudlin" in a sentence?

Examples of "Maudlin" in a sentence: "a maudlin movie about a lovable tramp".

Is "Maudlin" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Maudlin" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Maudlin"?

"Maudlin" is pronounced /ˈmȯd-lən/ and divided into syllables as maud·lin.

What is the origin of the word "Maudlin"?

"Maudlin" comes from alteration of Mary Magdalene; from her depiction as a weeping penitent. First known use: 1509.