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cloying

[kloi-ing]

cloying Definition

  • 1disgustingly or excessively sweet or sentimental
  • 2causing 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

Antonyms for cloying

Phrases with cloying

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

    Example

    His cloying love for her made her feel suffocated.

  • 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.

  • 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.'