Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mawkish
Adjective
/ˈmɔː.kɪʃ/
Definition
Having an excessively sentimental or emotional quality, often to the point of being sickening.
Examples
- The movie was criticized for its mawkish dialogue and unrealistic plot.
- She found his expressions of love a bit mawkish, lacking in authenticity.
- His songs are often filled with mawkish sentiments that some listeners adore while others find off-putting.
Meaning
Mawkish describes something that is overly sentimental, sweet, or emotional in a way that is not genuine and may provoke feelings of discomfort.
Synonyms
- Sentimental
- Mushy
- Cloying
- Sappy
- Overly sentimental
