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Synonyms of maudlin

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Another word for maudlin is sappy. Other synonyms of maudlin are befuddled, mushy, soupy, schmaltzy and bibulous.

Synonyms and similar words for maudlin

adjectiveAffectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of...

Meaning of maudlin

  1. noun The Magdalene; Mary Magdalene.
  2. noun Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow.
  3. noun A Magdalene house; a brothel.

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Questions about synonyms of maudlin

What is another word for maudlin?
Maudlin has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sappy, befuddled, mushy, soupy, schmaltzy, bibulous, cockeyed and fuzzy-minded.
What does maudlin mean?
Maudlin means the Magdalene; Mary Magdalene.

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