Cloying and Soapy

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Cloying adjective - Appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way.

Usage example: the cloying sentiments of so many Mother's Day cards

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Soapy and cloying are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Soapy" instead an adjective "Cloying".

Nearby Words: cloy, cloyed

Soapy adjective - Overly or insincerely flattering.

Usage example: a typically soapy introduction for the guest speaker at the organization's annual banquet

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Cloying and soapy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cloying" instead an adjective "Soapy".

Nearby Words: soaping, soap, soaped

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