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syrupy

UK
/ˈsɪrəpi/
US
/ˈsɪrəpi/

Translations

syrupyadjective
syrupier
Comp.
syrupiest
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪrəpi/
US
/ˈsɪrəpi/
sirupeuxSe dit d’une consistance épaisse, douce et visqueuse, comparable au sirop.
The syrupy sauce dripped slowly from the spoon.
La sauce sirupeuse coulait lentement de la cuillère.
mièvreSe dit d’un ton, d’un style ou d’un dialogue excessivement sentimental.
The movie was criticized for its syrupy dialogue and predictable plot.
Le film a été critiqué pour ses dialogues mièvres et son intrigue prévisible.
Synonyms
rich
cloying
saccharine
thick
viscous
sweet

Definitions

syrupyadjective
Having a thick, sweet consistency similar to syrup.
The syrupy sauce dripped slowly from the spoon.
Excessively sentimental or sweet in tone or style.
The movie was criticized for its syrupy dialogue and predictable plot.
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