History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
maudlin

very sad and full of self pity

teary, overemotional

romantic

having, producing, feelings or ideas about love, adventure and excitement; a person with strong feelings and ideas about love and happiness

sentimental, idealistic

sentimental

having to do with emotions (and not practical or sensible judgement); producing, expressing, (often too strong) feelings

emotional, romantic

touching

causing a feeling of gratitude, sympathy etc; on the subject of

affecting, moving emotionally

TEAR-JERKING as in Wiktionary
TEAR-JERKING as in Wikipedia