mawkishly

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Adverbial mawkishly has 1 sense

mawkishly, drippily - in a mawkish and emotional manner; "the violinist played that piece mawkishly"
Derived from adjective mawkish₁

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Mawkishly

Definition:

(adverb)

1. In a sentimental or overly emotional manner.

2. In a manner that is excessively or insincerely affectionate.

Usage:

1. He mawkishly shared childhood stories with tears streaming down his face.

2. The movie ended with a mawkishly sentimental scene that made many viewers teary-eyed.

3. She mawkishly hugged everyone in the room, even those she barely knew.

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