Mawkish
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Mawkish [maw-kish]

ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

  • Sentimental in an exaggerated way which looks fake or silly.

  • Having a faint sickly flavour.

Example

“Her mother’s care for him is mistook as mawkish by some of his friends.”

“Arjun described emotions in TV serials as mawkish.”

Synonyms

Cloying, Gooey, Maudlin, Mushy

Antonyms

Calm, Serious, Emotional, Cool