Affectation and Mawkishness

Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.

Mawkishness and affectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mawkishness" instead a noun "Affectation".

Nearby Words: affect, affected, affection, affecting, affectability

Mawkishness noun - The state or quality of having an excess of tender feelings (as of love, nostalgia, or compassion).

Affectation and mawkishness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectation" instead a noun "Mawkishness".