English Explanatory Dictionary

treacly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of a liquid, thick and sticky.
  2. Consisting of treacle, or cloying, sentimental speech.

Word forms

treacly treaclier treacliest

Etymology

From treacle + -ly.

Synonyms

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