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单词 schmaltzy
释义

schmaltzy

/ˈʃmɔːltsi / /ˈʃmɒltsi /
adjective (schmaltzier, schmaltziest) informal
Excessively sentimental: schmaltzy ballads...
  • It is the perfect blend of comedy and drama, carefully treading the fine line between sentimentality and humour so that it never becomes too schmaltzy or too dreary.
  • There are some redeeming features, but thus far the show needs to ditch the schmaltzy love triangles and sensationalism and focus on character and story.
  • Believe me, there is nothing schmaltzy about this riveting futuristic film noir thriller.

Synonyms

sentimental, over-sentimental, mawkish, cloying, sickly, saccharine, sugary, syrupy;
British twee
informal slushy, sloppy, mushy, weepy, cutesy, lovey-dovey, gooey, drippy, sloshy, soupy, treacly, cheesy, corny, icky, sick-making, toe-curling
British informal soppy
North American informal cornball, sappy, hokey, three-hanky

Origin

1930s: from schmaltz + -y1.

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