Definition

Extremely sweet or sentimental, often to the point of being overly so.

Example

The movie was criticized for its treacliest moments that made some viewers cringe.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

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

Yeah, I watched it last night, and it was so treacliest of all the films I've seen this year.

Really? I heard it was overly sweet, but I didn't expect it to be the most treacliest.

It definitely was, but some people love that kind of stuff!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Treacliest is derived from "treacle" (from Old French *triacle*, meaning a remedy or antidote) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word describes something that is most like treacle, often implying a sticky or overly sweet quality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'treacle' as a sticky remedy, and remember that 'treacliest' means the stickiest or sweetest of all.

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