— mawkishly , adv. — mawkishness , n.
/maw"kish/ , adj.
1. characterized by sickly sentimentality; weakly emotional; maudlin.
2. having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating.
[ 1660-70; obs. mawk maggot (late ME mathkr maggot) + -ISH 1 . See MAGGOT ]
Syn. 1. sentimental, teary.