Treacly

Hello, syrupy storyteller!
Treacly refers to excessive sentimentality, often with a sticky-sweet tone. Think of overly dramatic love songs or sappy movie scenes. Sometimes, life's sweetest moments can be a little too sweet!


treacly
sentimental in a contrived or unrestrained way

More about treacly
First recorded between 1700–1800.
Combines treacle + -ly.
EXAMPLES OF TREACLY

The pop song’s style was too treacly and overdone for my taste.
My friend always sends me the most treacly greeting cards.


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