Saccharine (adjective)

Too sweet or sentimental in a false or exaggerated way; excessively charming, cute, or emotional.

Origin:

The word 'saccharine' is derived from the chemical sweetener saccharin, which was named for its sweet taste, similar to that of sugar.

Examples:

1. The saccharine love story was a hallmark of early Hollywood films, with heroes and heroines exchanging sugar-sweet declarations of love.
2. The saccharine melodies of bubblegum pop were criticized by some as being shallow and lacking in artistic depth.
3. The saccharine advertisements for the new car were criticized by some as being too fake and too idealized.
4. The saccharine paintings of cute animals and whimsical landscapes were popular with tourists, but were often dismissed by art critics.
5. The saccharine greeting card with its sappy message and cute cartoon characters was met with a roll of the eyes by the recipient.