Treacly
adjective
Overly sweet or sentimental.
The movie had a treacly storyline that felt too good to be true.
Often appears as...
- treacly sentimentality
- treacly romance
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Overly sweet or sentimental.
The movie had a treacly storyline that felt too good to be true.
Often appears as...
- treacly sentimentality
- treacly romance
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Overload
Use 'treacly' when something feels overwhelmingly emotional, to a point it might seem insincere.
His treacly praise made the audience uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Although 'treacly' relates to sweetness, it implies something negative, like being excessive or fake.
The treacly speech didn't impress the judges.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Usage
In some cultures, 'treacly' can refer to cultural products that are seen as overly traditional or outdated.
The tourists found the treacly souvenirs kitschy, yet charming.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Overload
Use 'treacly' when something feels overwhelmingly emotional, to a point it might seem insincere.
His treacly praise made the audience uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Although 'treacly' relates to sweetness, it implies something negative, like being excessive or fake.
The treacly speech didn't impress the judges.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Usage
In some cultures, 'treacly' can refer to cultural products that are seen as overly traditional or outdated.
The tourists found the treacly souvenirs kitschy, yet charming.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Overload
Use 'treacly' when something feels overwhelmingly emotional, to a point it might seem insincere.
His treacly praise made the audience uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Although 'treacly' relates to sweetness, it implies something negative, like being excessive or fake.
The treacly speech didn't impress the judges.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Usage
In some cultures, 'treacly' can refer to cultural products that are seen as overly traditional or outdated.
The tourists found the treacly souvenirs kitschy, yet charming.
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Quote examples
Charles Hazlewood
British Musician
When I was young, Tchaikovsky was ruined for me by conductors who made it slick and treacly. Hearing Valery Gergiev conduct Tchaikovsky has been a revelation - he brings out all its raw passion. And Gergiev with the super-virtuoso LSO - well, it's just the perfect combination.
Quote examples
Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Date syrup is a natural sweetener that has wonderful richness and treacly depth; I drizzle it over semolina porridge.
Quote examples
Charles Hazlewood
British Musician
When I was young, Tchaikovsky was ruined for me by conductors who made it slick and treacly. Hearing Valery Gergiev conduct Tchaikovsky has been a revelation - he brings out all its raw passion. And Gergiev with the super-virtuoso LSO - well, it's just the perfect combination.
Quote examples
Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Date syrup is a natural sweetener that has wonderful richness and treacly depth; I drizzle it over semolina porridge.
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