How to Pronounce "maudlin"
word
ˈmɔdɫɪn
MAWD-lin
mˈɔːdlɪn
MAWD-lin
Definition
Describes someone who shows too much emotion, especially sadness or sentimentality, often in a way that seems exaggerated or insincere.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔdɫɪn
British English
mˈɔːdlɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAWD-lin
UK
MAWD-lin
Listen in Context
He became maudlin after watching the sad movie.
Don't be maudlin about your past mistakes.
She sounded maudlin during her speech.
After a few drinks, he always gets maudlin and starts telling everyone how much he loves them.