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mawkish

adjective

/ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

Meaning

excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly

The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.

sentimental, mushy, saccharine, soppy, corny

realistic, unsentimental, cynical

mawkish sentiment, mawkish tone, mawkish romance, mawkish movie

Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.

Rudely brief in speech or manner.

Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.

having a color between black and white

Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.

Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.