| 单词 | maudlin |
| 释义 | maudlin (mɔːdlɪn ) 1. adjective If you describe someone as maudlin, you mean that they are being sad and sentimental in a foolish way, perhaps because of drinking alcohol. Jimmy turned maudlin after three drinks. ...maudlin self-pity. Synonyms: sentimental, tearful, mushy [informal], soppy [British, informal] 2. adjective If you describe a song, book, or film as maudlin, you are criticizing it for being very sentimental. [disapproval] ...the most maudlin song of all time. ...a hugely entertaining (if over-long and maudlin) movie. |
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