Definition of "maudlin" in İngilizce

noun

1. (obsolete, Christianity) The Magdalene; Mary Magdalene.

2. (historical) Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow.

3. (obsolete) A Magdalene house; a brothel.

adjective

1. Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness.

   • ...you are my devoted friend too. You do more and work harder and oh shit I'd get maudlin about how damned swell you are. My god I'd like to see you... You're a hell of a good guy.

2. Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying.

3. (obsolete) Tearful, lachrymose.