siirappinen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- saccharine adjective Sentimental in an exaggerated, sickly way that feels insincere.
- sappy adj Overly sentimental or emotional, in a way that feels exaggerated or corny.
- syrupy adj Tasting like, or having the thick texture of, syrup.
Senses
siirappinen is used for these senses in English:
- saccharine (figurative, derogatory) Excessively sweet in action or disposition, especially if romantic or sentimental to the point of ridiculousness; sickly sweet, syrupy.
- sappy (US) Excessively sweet, emotional, nostalgic; cheesy; mushy. (British equivalent: soppy)
- syrupy Having the taste or consistency of syrup.
- syrupy Overly sweet.
- syrupy (figuratively) Overly sentimental.
saccharine — full definition
- adjective Sentimental in an exaggerated, sickly way that feels insincere.
- adjective Very sweet, or containing sugar.
sappy — full definition
- adj Overly sentimental or emotional, in a way that feels exaggerated or corny.
- adj Full of plant sap; moist and full of juice.
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