MAUDLIN Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

maudlin

adjective

ˈmȯd-lən

Definition of maudlin

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 But only Kehlani with her un-maudlin yearning could’ve fleshed it out. — Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026 Conspicuously absent from Cherfilus-McCormick’s maudlin resignation statement was regret for misleading voters, or for leaving them unrepresented again while Congress faces some of the most fraught issues in our history. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026 Good intentions — and handsome animation — aside, Forevergreen is ultimately too maudlin and moralistic to rank it much higher than this. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026 As the whole business dragged on, the atmosphere started to seem less like a game show and more like the late-night Jerry Lewis telethons of the 1970s, in which a tired but pumped Lewis alternately griped at the audience, broke into maudlin emotion, or jumped up to welcome a new guest. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maudlin

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Zendaya’s mom rang in the actress’s 30th birthday with a sentimental Instagram post.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
Caregiving is hard work Caregiving for an aging parent is not sentimental.

— Jim King, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sentimental

Adjective

And with oil prices showing no sign of returning to pre-Iran war levels this year, pressure is increasing on the Fed to combat that sticky inflation by raising interest rates at its next policy-setting meeting in September.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
The non-sticky finish adds a subtle shine, and nourishing ingredients like mango seed oil, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid keep lips feeling smooth and hydrated.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of sticky

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But a 17-point win masked how off-kilter and sloppy the offense looked against the overmatched Huskies.

— John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees on Monday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

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