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What does the word mawkish mean?

Part of speech: noun

MAWKISHNESS.

Part of speech: adverb

MAWKISHLY.

Part of speech: adjective

Disgusting; insipid.

Usage examples for mawkish

I have not an idea what to do with that part; however, I must apply myself to it, and try; such mawkish sentiment, and such prosaic, commonplace language seem to me alike difficult to feel and to deliver. – Records of a Girlhood by Frances Ann Kemble
Pray don't let us have any mawkish sentiment, good Master Sheriff! – Pretty Michal by MÃ³r JÃ³kai

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