Antonyms for maudlin

Grammar : Adj

Spell : mawd-lin

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɔd lɪn

Definition of maudlin

Origin : c.1600, "tearful," from Middle English fem. proper name Maudelen (early 14c.), from Magdalene (Old French Madelaine), woman's name, originally surname of Mary the repentant sinner forgiven by Jesus in Luke vii:37 (see Magdalene). In paintings, she often was shown weeping as a sign of repentance. Meaning "characterized by tearful sentimentality" is recorded by 1630s.

adj teary, overemotional

Example sentences :

The world has been degenerating into a maudlin state of sentiment for some years.
Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman

So was he above the maudlin sentiment of the "great lovers of noble histories."
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

"Ill-fated, indeed, an all accounts be true," returned Crispin in a maudlin voice.
Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini

"And are damned for a croaking, maudlin' craven," added Joseph.
Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini

He is probably an edifying spectacle by this time, a mush of maudlin penitence.
Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray

Lorimer had gone to bed, the night before, in a state of maudlin cheeriness.
Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray

But it bore a different aspect in the eyes of his maudlin brother.
Extract from : « The Doctor's Family » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

There shall be permitted no maudlin sentiment of pity in this undertaking.
Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee

"So you—are a respectable girl," said the woman, in a maudlin voice.
Extract from : « The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II (of 2) » by Alexandre Dumas pre

What kind of middle-aged, maudlin moonshine is this, anyway?
Extract from : « The Plum Tree » by David Graham Phillips

Synonyms for maudlin

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