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Vocabulary Entry
mawkishly
|adjective
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adjective
Excessively sentimental or emotional, often in a way that is considered insincere or mawkish.
Example Sentences
"The film was criticized for its mawkish dialogue and predictable plot."
"She found the love letter to be overly mawkish, filled with clichés."
"His mawkish behavior during the ceremony made everyone feel uncomfortable."