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"Showing an excessively sentimental or weakly emotional quality, often in a way that seems overly sentimental or insincere." more

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The love letter, though somewhat mawkish, expressed genuine feelings of affection.
Sally found the mawkish love letter hidden in her locker.

Mawkish

maw-kish
adjectiveShowing an excessively sentimental or weakly emotional quality, often in a way that seems overly sentimental or insincere.
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Last Updated On: May 9, 2024
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