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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions maudlin adjective  extravagantly, Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; self-pitying. On the rebound one passes into tears and pathos. Maudlin tears. I almost prefer the moments of agony. These are at least clean and honest. But the bath of self-pity, the wallow, the loathsome sticky-sweet pleasure of indulging it " that disgusts me. w:C. S. Lewis, CS Lewis, w:A Grief Observed, A Grief Observed'', 1961 affectionate, Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness Etymology: From the name Mary Magdalen in the Bible, typically depicted weeping.      Full Definition of maudlin  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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