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mawkishly

/ˈmɔː.kɪʃ.li/

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adverb

C2formalcommon/ˈmɔː.kɪʃ.li/

An adverb meaning 'in a mawkish manner' – that is, with exaggerated, sentimental, or self-pitying emotion, often to the point of being sickening or insincere.

  • 🇷🇺Наречие, описывающее действие с преувеличенной сентиментальностью или жалостливостью, часто до тошнотворности или неискренности.
  1. In a mawkish and emotional manner C2 formal

    In a way that is excessively sentimental, emotional, or maudlin, often to the point of being sickening or insincere.

    • He spoke mawkishly about his childhood pet, making everyone uncomfortable.
    • The film ended mawkishly with a slow-motion reunion set to soft music.
    • She mawkishly thanked everyone for their support, her voice trembling with exaggerated emotion.

    🇷🇺Сентиментально

    Synonyms: cloyinglygushinglysentimentally

  • more mawkishly comparative form
  • most mawkishly superlative form