half seas over vs maudlin

half seas over

adj
  • Partly drunk, or, possibly in meiosis, very drunk. 

maudlin

adj
  • Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness. 

  • Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying. 

noun
  • Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow. 

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