Mawkish (11)
I believe the answer is:
sentimental
'mawkish' is the definition.
(I know that mawkish can be written as sentimental)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for sentimental that I've seen before include "Soft-hearted; romantic" , "With tender, nostalgic or sad feelings" , "Expressing tender emotions" , "Mawkish" , "with emotional effect" .)