What does mawkish mean?

adj. showing or having emotions in a way that is too strong or exaggerated and often seems insincere or silly

mawkish

🇺🇸 /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

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adjective

showing or having emotions in a way that is too strong or exaggerated and often seems insincere or silly

The movie was criticized for its mawkish dialogue that made the audience cringe.

showing or having emotions in a way that is too strong or exaggerated and often seems insincere or silly