1. in a maudlin manner; with excessive sentimentality or tearful emotion, especially when drunk or self-pitying
Usage: often implies insincere or exaggerated emotion

Examples

• He spoke maudlinly about his lost youth after several drinks.
• She maudlinly recounted her childhood sorrows to anyone who would listen.
• The old man gazed maudlinly at photographs of his departed wife.
• He maudlinly complained about his misfortunes, seeking sympathy from his friends.
• The drunk guest maudlinly declared his love for everyone at the party.