Definitions
- Describing something that is excessively sweet or sentimental. - Referring to behavior that is overly affectionate or cloying. - Talking about a person or thing that is trying too hard to be cute or endearing.
- Describing something that is overly sweet or rich, causing a feeling of disgust or nausea. - Referring to behavior that is excessively sentimental or insincere. - Talking about a person or thing that is trying too hard to be likable or charming.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is excessive or overdone.
- 2Both words can refer to behavior or things that are overly sweet or sentimental.
- 3Both words can have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Coying is less common and more informal than cloying.
- 2Meaning: Coying specifically refers to behavior or things that are trying too hard to be cute or endearing, while cloying can also refer to things that are overly rich or sweet.
- 3Intensity: Cloying is stronger and more intense than coying.
- 4Connotation: Coying has a slightly more positive connotation than cloying, which is almost always negative.
Remember this!
Coying and cloying are synonyms that describe something that is excessive or overdone, particularly in terms of sweetness or sentimentality. However, coying specifically refers to behavior or things that are trying too hard to be cute or endearing, while cloying can also refer to things that are overly rich or sweet. Cloying is stronger and more intense than coying, and has a more negative connotation.
