Foolishly sentimental (7)

I think it could be either:

mawkish

maudlin

'foolishly sentimental' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for maudlin that I've seen before include "Schmaltzy" , "Sloppily sentimental, perhaps due to drink" , "Over-emotional" , "Foolishly sentimental, mushy" , "Effusively or insincerely emotional" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Guardian.

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