cloyingly Synonyms
cloyingly Meaning
cloyingly (r)
in an overly sweet manner
cloyingly Sentence Examples
- The greeting card aisle was a sea of cloyingly sentimental messages and saccharine illustrations.
- The protagonist's constant need for approval manifested in cloyingly sweet compliments towards everyone they met.
- The reality show's forced drama and staged emotional breakdowns felt cloyingly manipulative.
- The advertisement for weight loss pills relied on cloyingly exaggerated "before and after" photos.
- Despite the lush greenery, the cloyingly sweet scent of honeysuckle hanging heavy in the air made it difficult to breathe.
- The children's choir's overly enthusiastic rendition of the Christmas carol bordered on cloyingly saccharine.
- The self-help book's empty platitudes and cloyingly positive affirmations offered little practical advice.
- The politician's promises were delivered with a cloyingly sincere tone that rang false to many voters.
- The social media influencer's excessive use of emojis and heart-eyed filters came across as cloyingly desperate for attention.
- As the movie progressed, the initially charming love story devolved into a predictable plot filled with cloyingly sentimental dialogue.
FAQs About the word cloyingly
in an overly sweet manner
sloppy,sentimental, saccharine, sticky, soupy, soppy, mushy, gooey, drippy, lovey-dovey
unadulterated,unsentimental, unvarnished, unadulterated, cynical, unsentimental, cynical, unvarnished,, hardheaded
The greeting card aisle was a sea of cloyingly sentimental messages and saccharine illustrations.
The protagonist's constant need for approval manifested in cloyingly sweet compliments towards everyone they met.
The reality show's forced drama and staged emotional breakdowns felt cloyingly manipulative.
The advertisement for weight loss pills relied on cloyingly exaggerated "before and after" photos.
