Definitions
- Describing an overly sentimental or emotional display that is cloying or insincere. - Referring to a display of emotion that is excessively maudlin or saccharine. - Talking about a behavior or expression that is exaggeratedly sentimental or sappy.
- Describing a display of emotion that is tender, nostalgic, or romantic. - Referring to a behavior or expression that is influenced by emotions or feelings. - Talking about a reaction or response that is based on sentiment or affection.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe displays of emotion.
- 2Both words can be used to describe sentimental behavior.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
- 4Both words can be used to describe reactions to memories or events.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Mawkishly implies an excessive or over-the-top display of emotion, while sentimentally suggests a more moderate or appropriate level of sentiment.
- 2Tone: Mawkishly has a negative connotation and suggests insincerity or artificiality, while sentimentally has a neutral or positive connotation and suggests genuine emotion or feeling.
- 3Context: Mawkishly is typically used in a critical or judgmental context, while sentimentally can be used in a variety of contexts, both positive and negative.
- 4Usage: Mawkishly is less common than sentimentally and may be considered more formal or literary.
- 5Connotation: Mawkishly is associated with a negative or disapproving tone, while sentimentally is associated with a positive or approving tone.
Remember this!
Mawkishly and sentimentally are both adverbs that describe displays of emotion, but they differ in intensity, tone, context, usage, and connotation. Mawkishly implies an excessive or insincere display of emotion, while sentimentally suggests a more moderate and genuine display of sentiment. Mawkishly is typically used in a negative or critical context, while sentimentally can be used in a variety of contexts, both positive and negative.
