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treacly
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/ˈtriːkli/
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/ˈtrikli/
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treacly
adjective
treaclier
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treacliest
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UK
/ˈtriːkli/
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/ˈtrikli/
Translations
слащавый
The movie was criticized for its treacly sentimentality.
Фильм был раскритикован за свою слащавую сентиментальность.
Additional translations
сентиментальный
сиропный
Definitions
Excessively sentimental or sweet.
The movie was criticized for its treacly dialogue that seemed more suited to a soap opera.
Having the consistency, appearance, or taste of treacle; thick, sticky, and syrupy.
The sauce became treacly and hard to stir as it cooled on the stove.
Synonyms
syrupy
sentimental
maudlin
cloying
saccharine
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