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adj.
Effusively or tearfully sentimental: "displayed an almost maudlin concern for the welfare of animals" Aldous Huxley. See Synonyms at sentimental.
[Alteration of (Mary) Magdalene, who was frequently depicted as a tearful penitent.]
maudlin·ly adv.
maudlin·ness n.
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Wow, hard to believe we haven't seen this one cross our bows yet. It's such a great word. Just be sure you don't get it confused with the WWII cartoonist, Bill Mauldin.
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