Cloying and Humdrum

Cloying

Cloying adjective - Appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way.
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Humdrum and cloying are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Humdrum" instead an adjective "Cloying".

Nearby Words: cloy, cloyed

Humdrum

Humdrum adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.

Cloying and humdrum are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cloying" instead an adjective "Humdrum".
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