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treacly

UK
/ˈtriːkli/
US
/ˈtrikli/
treaclyadjective
treaclier
Comp.
treacliest
Super.
UK
/ˈtriːkli/
US
/ˈtrikli/
Traduzioni
mièvreSe dit d’un style, d’un discours ou d’un sentiment excessivement doux, sentimental ou larmoyant.
The movie was criticized for its treacly dialogue that seemed more suited to a soap opera.
Le film a été critiqué pour ses dialogues mièvres, qui semblaient plus adaptés à un soap opera.
sirupeuxSe dit d’une matière, d’une texture ou d’un liquide épais, collant et sirupeux.
The sauce became treacly and hard to stir as it cooled on the stove.
La sauce est devenue sirupeuse et difficile à remuer en refroidissant sur la cuisinière.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
mielleuxS’emploie pour une douceur expressive ou affectée, avec une nuance souvent péjorative.
Definizioni
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.
Sinonimi
syrupy
sentimental
maudlin
cloying
saccharine
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