Definition

The quality or state of being overly sentimental or corny, often in a way that is considered tacky or clichéd.

Example

The cheesiness of the movie made it hard for some viewers to take it seriously.

Conversation

Did you watch that new rom-com last night?

Yeah, it was full of cheesiness, but I kind of enjoyed it.

I didn't expect it to be that cheesy!

Right? Sometimes a little cheesiness makes things more fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cheesiness → It is formed from "cheese" (from Old English *cēse*, meaning a dairy product made from curd) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "cheesiness" refers to the quality or state of being cheesy, often implying a lack of sophistication or depth.

Memory Tip

Think of the dairy product 'cheese' and remember that 'cheesiness' describes the quality of being cheesy, often in a superficial or overly sentimental way.

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