Schmaltzy
Schmaltzy adjective - Appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way.
Usage example: a schmaltzy television commercial featuring a photogenic, perfect family
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Schmaltzy
Soppy is a synonym for schmaltzy (British) in sentimental topic. In some cases you can use "Soppy" instead an adjective "Schmaltzy", when it comes to topics like mawkish, feelings. popular alternative
Nearby Word: schmaltz
Soppy
Soppy adjective - Appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way.
Usage example: scanned the racks looking for the soppiest valentine the store had
Schmaltzy is a synonym for soppy in sentimental topic. You can use "Schmaltzy" instead an adjective "Soppy", if it concerns topics such as mawkish, slushy, feelings. popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
Cite this Source
Soppy and Schmaltzy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/schmaltzy/soppy
Schmaltzy & Soppy. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/schmaltzy/soppy>.
Soppy or Schmaltzy. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/schmaltzy/soppy.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "schmaltzy" and "soppy" have occurred on timeline