Definition: More developed or advanced than something else; having reached a higher level of growth or progress.

Example: As he grew older, he became a maturer person, making wiser decisions.

Definition: The highest level of development or growth, indicating that something is fully grown or developed.

Example: She is the maturest student in the class, often helping others with their work.

Definition: Excessively emotional or sentimental, often in a way that seems foolish or insincere.

Example: After watching the sad movie, she became maudlin and started crying uncontrollably.

Definition: Describing something that is overly sentimental or emotional in a way that is considered unpleasant or excessive.

Example: The movie was criticized for its mawkish portrayal of love, which many found to be unrealistic and overly sweet.

Definition: In a way that is overly sentimental or emotional, often to the point of being sickening or insincere.

Example: The movie was criticized for its mawkishly sentimental ending that left many viewers rolling their eyes.

Definition: The quality of being overly sentimental or emotional in a way that is considered weak or sickly.

Example: The movie was criticized for its mawkishness, as it relied too heavily on tearful moments.

Definition: A situation where there is a lot of chaos, confusion, or violence, often causing great damage or injury.

Example: The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd began to clash with the police.

Definition: Describing something that is very small in amount, quantity, or quality, often less than what is expected or needed.

Example: The meagerer portion of food left on the plate made him feel unsatisfied.

Definition: In a way that is insufficient or lacking in quantity or quality.

Example: The resources were meagerly distributed among the team, leaving many without enough supplies.

Definition: The condition of having very little or being insufficient in quantity or quality.

Example: The meagerness of the food made it difficult for the family to feel satisfied.