cloying

[kloi-ing]

cloying Definition

• 1. disgustingly or excessively sweet or sentimental
• 2. causing a feeling of disgust or aversion due to excessiveness

Using cloying: Examples

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

• Example

  The cloying scent of the flowers made her feel nauseous.

• Example

  The movie's cloying sentimentality turned off many viewers.

• Example

  The dessert was too cloying for my taste.

• Example

  The cloying sweetness of the syrup was overwhelming.

cloying Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cloying

• sickly
• overpowering
• nauseating
• overwhelming
• saccharine

Antonyms for cloying

• refreshing
• invigorating
• stimulating

Phrases with cloying

• cloying love

  an excessive and overwhelming display of affection or sentimentality in a romantic relationship

  Example

  His cloying love for her made her feel suffocated.

• cloying sweetness

  an excessive and overwhelming sweetness, often used to describe food or drink

  Example

  The cloying sweetness of the cake made it difficult to eat more than a small slice.

• cloying smell

  an overpowering and unpleasant smell, often used to describe perfumes or scented products

  Example

  The cloying smell of the perfume made her feel dizzy.

Origins of cloying

from Middle English 'cloyen', meaning 'to hinder or prevent from moving forward'

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Summary: cloying in Brief

'Cloying' [kloi-ing] describes something that is excessively sweet or sentimental, causing a feeling of disgust or aversion due to excessiveness. It can be used to describe anything from smells to emotions, as in 'The dessert was too cloying for my taste.' 'Cloying' has synonyms like 'sickly' and 'overwhelming,' and antonyms like 'refreshing' and 'invigorating.'