Maudlin (adjective)

1. Sentimental in an excessive or self-pitying way.
2. Tearful or excessively emotional.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from the female personal name mary (related to maud), + -lin; so named because the name was often given to tearful or sentimental girls.

Examples:

1. The movie was a maudlin tear-jerker that had the audience reaching for their tissues.
2. The singer's maudlin ballad touched the hearts of everyone in the room.
3. The maudlin speeches at the funeral left everyone feeling upset and emotional.
4. The maudlin romance novel was filled with cliches and unrealistic scenarios.
5. The maudlin tone of the poetry made it difficult to take the poet's work seriously.