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treacly

/ˈtriːkli/

/ˈtrikli/

Translations

treaclyadjective

treaclier

Comp.

treacliest

Super.

/ˈtriːkli/

/ˈtrikli/

The movie was criticized for its treacly sentimentality.

Фильм был раскритикован за свою слащавую сентиментальность.

Additional translations

Synonyms

treaclyadjective

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.