adj
Meaning 1
Of a liquid, thick and sticky.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: syrupy
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
treacly
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Sound
Pronunciation
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adj
Meaning 2
Consisting of treacle, or cloying, sentimental speech.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: mushy, schmaltzy, saccharine, syrupy, bathetic, cheesy, squishy, corny, drippy, gooey, hokey, icky, kitsch, kitschy, maudlin, mawkish, overemotional, oversentimental, overwrought, sappy, sickly sweet, slushy, soppy, soupy, treacly, dulcet, nectareal, nectarean, nectarine, nectarous, sugary, sweet, sweetsome
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 3
overly sweet
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: cloying, saccharine, syrupy
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From treacle + -ly.