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Definition of maudlin

maudlin

/ˈmɔːd.lɪn/
maud · lin
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• adjective

1

Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness.

Example

"After a few glasses of wine, his speech became overly maudlin as he reminisced about his lost youth."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English Maudelen, an vernacular pronunciation of Magdalene, referring to the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, who was traditionally depicted in medieval art as weeping in penitence.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maudlin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maudlin
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