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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 mawkish music playing in the background added a touch of sentiment to the dance performance.
The mawkish movie made her shed tears, even though it was just about a lost teddy bear.
The mawkish storybook about a sad puppy left the young readers feeling emotional.

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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