单词 | syrupy |
释义 | syrupy (sɪrəpi ) 1. adjective Liquid that is syrupy is sweet or thick like syrup. 2. adjective If you describe something as syrupy, you dislike it because it is too sentimental. [disapproval] ...this syrupy film version of Conroy's novel. Synonyms: romantic, emotional, sloppy [informal], touching Collocations: syrupy consistency Add the butter to the pan and reduce for five minutes until it has a thicker, syrupy consistency. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Place back on the heat and reduce to a syrupy consistency, then set aside. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Allow to bubble until the liquid has reduced by two thirds and thickened to a syrupy consistency. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Boil the rest of the liquid until it reaches a syrupy consistency. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Continue to simmer until sauce is reduced by two thirds to a syrupy consistency. Times, Sunday Times (2014) |
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