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maudlin

UK/'mɒ:dlin/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Excessively sentimental or tearful, especially as a result of drinking alcohol.

(尤指因醉酒而)过分伤感的,感情用事的

Root Breakdown

Native English
maudlinother
=maudlin

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    After drinking too much wine, he became maudlin and tearful.

  • 2.

    The movie portrayed a maudlin character who reminisced about lost love.

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