— Merriam-Webster, Daily Prompt
maudlin Adjective | MAWD-lin Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness.
— Merriam-Webster, Daily Prompt
Use "maudlin" in a new jornal entry.
Context
Used in a sentence: He became maudlin after his third drink, reminiscing about old loves.
Journaling prompt: Have you ever looked back on something with overly sentimental eyes?