Definitions
- Describing something that is overly sentimental or sappy. - Referring to a work of art, music, or literature that is excessively emotional or melodramatic. - Talking about a person who is excessively sentimental or emotional.
- Describing something that is outdated or old-fashioned. - Referring to a joke or humor that is predictable and unoriginal. - Talking about a work of art, music, or literature that is clichéd or lacking in originality.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something negative or undesirable.
- 2Both words can be used to criticize a work of art, music, or literature.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's behavior or personality.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Emotion: Schmalziest emphasizes excessive sentimentality, while corny emphasizes lack of originality.
- 2Timelessness: Schmalziest can be used to describe something that is currently popular, while corny implies outdatedness.
- 3Humor: Corny is often used to describe jokes or humor, while schmalziest is not typically associated with humor.
- 4Intensity: Schmalziest implies an extreme level of sentimentality, while corny does not necessarily imply an extreme level of lack of originality.
- 5Usage: Schmalziest is less common than corny and may be considered more formal or literary.
Remember this!
Schmalziest and corny are both negative words used to describe something undesirable. However, the difference between them is their emphasis. Schmalziest emphasizes excessive sentimentality, while corny emphasizes lack of originality. Schmalziest can be used to describe a work of art, music, or literature that is excessively emotional or melodramatic, while corny is used to describe something that is outdated or lacks originality.
