Definition

The most corny or overly sentimental, often in a way that is considered silly or exaggerated.

Example

That movie was the cheesiest romantic comedy I've ever seen!

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen that new rom-com movie everyone is talking about?

Yeah, I watched it last night. It was the cheesiest film I've ever seen!

I love a good cheesy movie sometimes, though.

Same here! They can be so entertaining in their own way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cheesiest → It is formed from "cheese" (from Old English *cēse*, meaning a dairy product made from curdled milk) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "cheesiest" refers to something that has the most cheese or is characterized by a strong cheese flavor.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'cheese' as the base, and remember that 'cheesiest' means having the most cheese flavor.

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