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syrupy (adjective)

syrupy /ˈsirəpi/ adjective

syrupy

/ˈsirəpi/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of SYRUPY

[more syrupy; most syrupy]

1

: thick and sweet like syrup

a syrupy liquid
ice cream topped with a syrupy fruit sauce

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2

disapproving : too romantic or emotional

a syrupy [=sappy] love song

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