— maudlinism , n. — maudlinly , adv. — maudlinness , n.
/mawd"lin/ , adj.
1. tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental: a maudlin story of a little orphan and her lost dog.
2. foolishly or mawkishly sentimental because of drunkenness.
[ 1500-10; special use of Maudlin, ME Maudelen Magdalene Magdalené Mary Magdalene, portrayed in art as a weeping penitent ]