mawkish in a sentence
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Definition
Mawkish: excessively sentimental or emotional to the point of being sickly or distasteful.
Crossword clues for mawkish
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "mawkish".
- Overly sentimental in a way that feels nauseating.
- Sickly sweet in tone or expression.
- Excessively emotional, bordering on distasteful.
- Sentimental to the point of causing discomfort.
- Overwrought feelings that lack sincerity.
Mawkish sentence examples
- The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality, making it hard to take the story seriously.
- She found the birthday card to be overly mawkish, filled with clichés that made her cringe.
- His mawkish display of affection in public left many of their friends feeling uncomfortable.
- The novel's mawkish ending felt forced and detracted from the overall impact of the plot.
- Despite its mawkish themes, the song resonated with listeners who appreciated its heartfelt honesty.