Maudlin

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

Definitions of maudlin

adjective self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental; often through drunkenness

Example Sentences

A1 She watched a maudlin movie and cried all night.

A2 The maudlin music reminded him of his lost love.

B1 The maudlin speech at the funeral brought tears to everyone's eyes.

B2 The maudlin novel captured the hearts of readers with its emotional depth.

C1 His maudlin behavior towards his ex-girlfriend was seen as excessive and melodramatic.

C2 The maudlin tone of the play left the audience feeling emotionally drained.

Examples of maudlin in a Sentence

formal The speaker's maudlin speech brought tears to the eyes of the audience.

informal She always gets maudlin after a few glasses of wine.

slang I can't handle his maudlin behavior when he's drunk.

figurative The movie's maudlin soundtrack added to the emotional impact of the scene.

Grammatical Forms of maudlin

• past tense: maudlined
• plural: maudlins
• comparative: more maudlin
• superlative: most maudlin
• present tense: maudlins
• future tense: will maudlin
• perfect tense: have maudlined
• continuous tense: is maudlining
• singular: maudlin
• positive degree: maudlin
• infinitive: to maudlin
• gerund: maudlining
• participle: maudlined

Origin and Evolution of maudlin

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'maudlin' originated from the Middle English term 'Maudelen', which was derived from the Old French name 'Magdalene'. It was originally used to describe someone who wept or acted in a tearful or sentimental manner, often in reference to Mary Magdalene's display of emotions.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'maudlin' evolved to describe someone who is excessively sentimental or prone to tearful displays, often in a self-pitying or drunken manner.