maudlinly

/ˈmɔːdlɪnli/
adverb
  1. In a maudlin manner; with excessive sentimentality or tearfulness.
    • He spoke maudlinly about his lost youth, wiping his eyes with a handkerchief.
    • The singer performed the ballad maudlinly, drawing out every note for maximum emotion.
    • She maudlinly scrolled through old photos, sighing over every memory.
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