Mawkish (11)
I believe the answer is:
sentimental
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">mawkish</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that mawkish can be written as sentimental)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for sentimental that I've seen before include "Soft-hearted; romantic" , "With tender, nostalgic or sad feelings" , "Expressing tender emotions" , "Mawkish" , "with emotional effect" .)