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treacly

[tree-klee]

treacly Definition

  • 1excessively sweet or sentimental
  • 2resembling treacle in consistency or taste

Using treacly: Examples

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

  • Example

    The movie was too treacly for my taste.

  • Example

    The book's treacly sentimentality made it difficult to read.

  • Example

    The treacly syrup was too sweet for the pancakes.

treacly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for treacly

Antonyms for treacly

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Summary: treacly in Brief

The term 'treacly' [tree-klee] describes something that is excessively sweet or sentimental. It can refer to anything from a movie to a book to food. Synonyms include 'syrupy,' 'cloying,' and 'overly sweet.' Antonyms include 'unsentimental,' 'sober,' and 'realistic.'