
Sappy
Expressing Emotions
Used when emotions or affection are exaggerated to the point of being seen as insincere or corny.

The movie had such sappy dialogue that some viewers giggled.
Colloquial Use
Common in informal conversation but less appropriate in formal writing or speech.

He gave a sappy speech at the farewell party.
Negative Connotation
Implies disapproval or dissatisfaction, suggesting that something is excessively sentimental.

Critics panned the play for its sappy love scenes.
Compare with
CheesyCloyingCornyEmotionalMawkishMushySaccharineSchmaltzySentimentalSoppy
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