Maudlin — Word of the Day January 24, 2027

Definition

Self-piteously or tearfully sentimental, often through drink. Maudlin sentimentality is the excess of feeling without the quality that earns it.

“After his third whisky, the conversation became maudlin — he was talking about his first dog and crying.”

From Middle English Maudelen, from Mary Magdalene, who is often depicted weeping.

M₃A₁U₁D₂L₁I₁N₁

MAUDLIN scores 10 points in Scrabble.