What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sappier
Example
The movie was so sappy that it made me cringe. [sappy: adjective]
Example
She wrote a sappy love letter to her boyfriend. [sappy: adjective]
schmaltzy
Example
The ending of the movie was so schmaltzy that it ruined the whole experience. [schmaltzy: adjective]
Example
He gave a schmaltzy speech at the wedding that made everyone roll their eyes. [schmaltzy: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sappy is more common than schmaltzy in everyday language, especially in American English. However, both words are relatively uncommon and may not be familiar to ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sappier and schmaltzy?
Both sappy and schmaltzy are informal and casual words that are unlikely to be used in formal contexts.
