English Explanatory Dictionary

schmaltzy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃmɒltsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-schmaltzy.wav

Word forms

schmaltzy schmaltzier schmaltziest schmalzy shmaltzy

Etymology

From schmaltz + -y.

Synonyms

kitschy mushy sappy bathetic cheesy corny drippy gooey hokey icky kitsch maudlin mawkish overemotional oversentimental overwrought schmaltzy sickly sweet slushy soppy soupy syrupy treacly

Derived words

schmaltzily schmaltziness
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