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mawkish

1. sentimental in a feeble or sickly way

“a mawkish poem”

adjective

/ˈmɔkɪʃ/

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mawkish

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"His _____ demeanor can be noticed in his mawkish poems and teary plays."

Select three words related to mawkish

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  • clumsy
  • teary
  • emotional
  • inept
  • sentimental
  • gawky

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