Treacly
(adjective)
- Excessively sweet or sentimental.
- Cloyingly sweet, overly sentimental, or saccharine.
Origin:
Mid 19th century: from treacle, alteration of syrup.
Examples:
- The treacly love song made her feel nauseous.
- The treacly romance novel was filled with cliches.
- The treacly smile on his face made her suspect his sincerity.
- The treacly tone of his voice was a clear indication that he was lying.
- The treacly voice-over narration ruined the movie for her.