mawkish

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective effusively or insincerely emotional

Etymology

From mawk + -ish.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bathetic, drippy, hokey, maudlin, kitschy, mushy, schmaltzy, schmalzy, sentimental, soppy, soupy, slushy

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