smaltz

[smawts]

smaltz Definition

• 1. excessive sentimentality or melodrama, especially in music
• 2. excessive self-indulgence or sentimentality

Using smaltz: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "smaltz" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The movie was criticized for its smaltz.

• Example

  The song's lyrics were full of smaltz.

• Example

  I can't stand the smaltz in romantic comedies.

smaltz Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for smaltz

• sentimentality
• melodrama
• mawkishness
• corniness
• schmaltz

Phrases with smaltz

• lay on the smaltz

  to be excessively sentimental or melodramatic

  Example

  The singer really laid on the smaltz during her performance.

• smaltzy music

  music that is excessively sentimental or melodramatic

  Example

  I don't like listening to smaltzy music.

• smaltzy romance

  a romantic story or movie that is excessively sentimental or melodramatic

  Example

  I prefer movies with more substance and less smaltzy romance.

Origins of smaltz

from Yiddish 'shmalts', meaning 'melted fat'

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Summary: smaltz in Brief

'Smaltz' [smawts] refers to excessive sentimentality or melodrama, particularly in music or movies. It can also refer to excessive self-indulgence or sentimentality. Examples include 'The movie was criticized for its smaltz,' and 'I can't stand the smaltz in romantic comedies.' Phrases include 'lay on the smaltz,' and 'smaltzy romance.' Synonyms include 'sentimentality,' 'melodrama,' and 'mawkishness.'