Definition

Having a sweet, sticky quality; overly sentimental or cloying.

Example

The movie was so treaclier than I expected, filled with exaggerated emotions and sweet moments.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that new romantic movie everyone is talking about?

Yeah, I watched it last night, and it was a bit too treaclier than I expected.

Really? I thought it would be cute and sweet.

It was, but sometimes it felt overly sentimental.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'treaclier' originates from Old English 'treacle', meaning a medicinal syrup or remedy, combined with the comparative suffix '-ier', which indicates a greater degree. Thus, 'treaclier' refers to something that is more syrupy or sweet in nature, often used metaphorically to describe overly sentimental or sweet expressions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'treacle' as a thick, sweet syrup, and remember that 'treaclier' means something that is even sweeter or more syrupy.

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