Drippy
Drippy adjective - Appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way.
Usage example: drippy romance novels that are apparently intended for the terminally lovesick
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Melodramatic and drippy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Melodramatic" instead an adjective "Drippy".
Melodramatic
Melodramatic adjective - Given to or marked by attention-getting behavior suggestive of stage acting.
Drippy and melodramatic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Drippy" instead an adjective "Melodramatic".
Nearby Word: melodrama
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