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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 comedian's attempt at a mawkish joke fell flat, leaving the audience silent.
The author's attempt to create a mawkish atmosphere fell flat in the horror novel.
The play's final scene, though mawkish, left a lasting impact on the audience.
The chef's attempt to create a mawkish dish failed to impress the restaurant critics.

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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