Definitions
- Describing a work of art or literature that contains some emotional content, but not to an excessive degree. - Referring to a person who is somewhat sentimental or emotional, but not overly so. - Talking about a situation or event that elicits some sentimental or emotional response, but not to an extreme extent.
- Describing a work of art or literature that is excessively sentimental or emotional, to the point of being cloying or insincere. - Referring to a person who is overly sentimental or emotional, often in a way that is insincere or manipulative. - Talking about a situation or event that elicits an exaggerated or insincere sentimental or emotional response.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe emotional content or responses.
- 2Both words can be used to describe works of art or literature.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people's emotional tendencies.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
- 5Both words are used to describe sentimentality.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Semisentimental is moderate in emotional content, while mawkish is excessive and over-the-top.
- 2Sincerity: Semisentimental implies some genuine emotional content, while mawkish can imply insincerity or manipulation.
- 3Tone: Semisentimental has a neutral or slightly positive connotation, while mawkish has a negative connotation.
- 4Usage: Semisentimental is a less common word than mawkish and is typically used in more formal contexts.
- 5Degree: Semisentimental implies a moderate level of sentimentality, while mawkish implies an excessive or exaggerated level of sentimentality.
Remember this!
Semisentimental and mawkish are both words used to describe emotional content or responses. However, semisentimental implies a moderate level of sentimentality, while mawkish implies an excessive or exaggerated level of sentimentality. Additionally, semisentimental has a neutral or slightly positive connotation, while mawkish has a negative connotation and can imply insincerity or manipulation.
