saccharine

adjective

ˈsa-k(ə-)rən How to pronounce saccharine (audio)
Definition of saccharinenext
as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way the movie was funny, but it had a saccharine ending in which everyone lives happily ever after

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Recent Examples of saccharine With a minimal, yet still impactful, pastel floral design, the rug hedges its saccharine design with ample negative space. — Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026 The movie is simultaneously more depressing than the original and more saccharine, with a repellent amount of affection between characters who should know better. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026 After a monstrous, hallucinatory night, Rosemary (Mia Farrow) learns of a pregnancy that turns her saccharine life into something sinister. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 1 June 2026 Beyond nostalgia, these refreshing, oceanic scents are also a wonderful reprieve from the wave of saccharine gourmands (from springy banana scents to decadent vanillas for winter) that dominated #PerfumeTok over the last few years. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for saccharine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saccharine
  1. sentimental
  2. sticky
  3. sloppy
Adjective
  • At its deepest level, this work is fueled by unconditional love—not sentimental or passive love but love as discipline, courage and commitment.
    — Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The Freakier Friday star also reflected on turning 40 in a sentimental Instagram post.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Smoke uncovered for an additional 30–45 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize into a sticky, lacquered finish.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of sticky
Adjective
  • England looked disjointed and sloppy for much of the first half, while Congo was bright and creative with the ball and held England at bay defensively.
    — Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
  • The regulars were middle-aged men who routinely drank five or six cocktails after work and were only rarely sloppy.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of sloppy

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