Saccharine

usgb/ˈsækərɪn/
adjective

Excessively sweet or sentimental.

The movie had a saccharine ending, with everyone living happily ever after.
Visual representation of "saccharine" - Excessively sweet or sentimental

Often appears as...

  • saccharine smile
  • saccharine sweetness
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Negative Connotation

Implies a distaste for overdone emotions or actions; often used critically.

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Her saccharine compliments made the audience cringe.
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Genre Awareness

Common in drama or romance, where sincerity might be exaggerated.

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The soap opera's saccharine dialogue is typical for the genre.
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Emotional Response

Should elicit strong feelings, whether genuine or manufactured.

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His saccharine plea for forgiveness left her feeling manipulated.
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