English Explanatory Dictionary

syrupy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the taste or consistency of syrup.
  2. With syrup.
  3. Overly sweet.
  4. Overly sentimental.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪr.ə.pi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-syrupy.wav sĭrʹə-pē

Word forms

syrupy syrupier syrupiest sirupy

Etymology

From syrup + -y.

Synonyms

treacly syruped saccharine sickly sweet sugary dulcet nectareal nectarean nectarine nectarous sappy sweet sweetsome kitschy twee bathetic cheesy corny drippy gooey hokey icky kitsch maudlin mawkish mushy overemotional oversentimental overwrought schmaltzy slushy soppy soupy syrupy

Related words

cough-syrupy maple-syrupy

Derived words

syrupily syrupiness
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