treacly
/ˈtriːkli/
adjective
- Thick and sweet like treacle (a dark, sticky syrup).
- The dessert had a treacly texture that stuck to the spoon.
- The cake was covered in a treacly glaze that dripped down the sides.
- She poured treacly sauce over her pancakes for breakfast.
- Overly sentimental or sweet in a way that feels insincere or cloying.
- The movie's treacly ending made everyone roll their eyes.
- His treacly compliments felt fake and uncomfortable.
- The speech was full of treacly praise that didn't seem genuine.
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