maudlin
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Her story has its own natural drama, and these maudlin and often laughable scenes hurt Mr. Ferrer’s goal of presenting his mother honestly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Ms. Schilinski roams in and out of all the impressions and recollections, most of them stained by sadness and regret, without turning maudlin or melodramatic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026
But in the case of this maudlin, overwrought drama, “keep your eyes open” would be a more fitting demand.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2025
The book is not unnecessarily maudlin but rather sharply present, which is also simply an accurate descriptor for much of Smith’s life and work.
From Salon ● Nov. 11, 2025
“I always think,” the Director was continuing in the same rather maudlin tone, when he was interrupted by a loud boo-hooing.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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