mawkish
adjectiveDivide mawkish into syllables:
mawk · ish
How to pronounce mawkish:
Definition of mawkish:
- mawkish (adjective):
- effusively or insincerely emotional.
- foolishly or embarrassingly sentimental
- lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
Synonyms for mawkish:
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