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melig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • corny adj Overly sentimental, old-fashioned, or unoriginal, especially in humor or storytelling.
  • hokey adjective Corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned.
  • sappy adj Overly sentimental or emotional, in a way that feels exaggerated or corny.

Senses

melig is used for these senses in English:

  • corny Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
  • hokey (US, colloquial) Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental.
  • sappy (US) Excessively sweet, emotional, nostalgic; cheesy; mushy. (British equivalent: soppy)

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