THESAURUS

Mawkish Thesaurus

Excessively or falsely sentimental; showing a sickly excess of sentiment.

Synonyms for Mawkish

Depending on context, synonyms include bathetic, cheesy, corny, drippy, gooey, hokey.

Antonyms for Mawkish

Common opposites include apathetic, rational, stoic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include schmaltzy, sentimental, emotional, bathetic, mushy, slushy.

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What is another word for mawkish?

Possible synonyms include bathetic, cheesy, corny, drippy, gooey.

What is an antonym for mawkish?

Possible antonyms include apathetic, rational, stoic.

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