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maudlin /MAWD lin/
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Alteration of (Mary) Magdalene, who was frequently depicted as a tearful penitent.[weakly and effusively sentimental; drunk enough to be emotionally silly]

Example:

The communist party leader showed maudlin concern for the wellbeing of the unprivileged.