Maudlin

/ˈmɔːd.lɪn/ noun adjective

The Magdalene; Mary Magdalene.

Meaning

  1. (noun) The Magdalene; Mary Magdalene.
  2. (noun) Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow.
  3. (noun) A Magdalene house; a brothel.
  4. (adjective) Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness.
  5. (adjective) Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying.
  6. (adjective) Tearful, lachrymose.

Letter breakdown

  • Maudlin contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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Reader questions

What does Maudlin mean?

The Magdalene; Mary Magdalene.

How many letters are in Maudlin?

Maudlin has 7 letters.

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