chocolate-box (Meaning)

chocolate-box

superficially pretty or sentimental

The quaint village was a chocolate-box scene, with its charming cottages and cobblestone streets.
Her smile was as sweet as a chocolate-box Valentine.
The wedding reception featured a chocolate-box cake adorned with intricate piping and delicate flowers.
The sunset painted the sky in chocolate-box hues of gold and crimson.
The resort's surroundings were a chocolate-box idyll, offering breathtaking views of mountains and lakes.
The proposal took place in a chocolate-box setting, beneath a blooming wisteria tree.
The old manor house was a chocolate-box delight, with its ivy-covered walls and mullioned windows.
The Christmas tree sparkled with chocolate-box ornaments, creating a festive ambiance.
The chocolate-box appearance of the restaurant belied its surprisingly adventurous menu.
The glossy magazine portrayed a chocolate-box vision of life, filled with idyllic moments and perfect people.

superficially pretty or sentimental

sloppy,sentimental, sticky, wet, cloying, sugary, soppy, drippy, novelettish, gooey

unsentimental, unvarnished, unadulterated,cynical, hard-boiled, antisentimental, hard-edged,hardheaded

The quaint village was a chocolate-box scene, with its charming cottages and cobblestone streets.

Her smile was as sweet as a chocolate-box Valentine.

The wedding reception featured a chocolate-box cake adorned with intricate piping and delicate flowers.

The sunset painted the sky in chocolate-box hues of gold and crimson.