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< Mauchly, John William

Maugham, W(illiam) Somerset >

maud·lin

(môd

n) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Effusively or tearfully sentimental: "displayed an almost maudlin concern for the welfare of animals" (Aldous Huxley). See Synonyms at sentimental.

ETYMOLOGY:
Alteration of (Mary) Magdalene, who was frequently depicted as a tearful penitent

OTHER FORMS:
maudlin·ly(Adverb), maudlin·ness(Noun)

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