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Mawkish Poem By Tennyson About Love Crossword Clue
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MAUDLIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MAUDLIN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "MAUDLIN" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Effusively or insincerely emotional noun
- • The magdalene; mary magdalene.
- • Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow.
- • A magdalene house; a brothel. adjective
- • Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness.
- • Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying.
- • Tearful, lachrymose.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She became maudlin after a few drinks, reminiscing about her lost love."
- • "The movie was too maudlin for my taste, with its exaggerated sentimental scenes."
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 May 2006 | Down 2 | |
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