maudlin

Definition

  • adjective: showing or expressing too much emotion especially in a foolish or annoying way
  • adjective: drunk enough to be emotionally silly
  • synonyms: tearful, fuddled, emotional

Examples

  • He became 'maudlin' and started crying like a child.

  • a 'maudlin' love story

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dude, you crack me up, man. Oh... You know what? I'm not getting all maudlin or anything, but I'm gonna miss having you around. Thanks, man, I appreciate that. Oh, here, let me say, (..)
    2014 Ex Machina