σαχλός — meaning in English

English meaning

• corny adj Overly sentimental, old-fashioned, or unoriginal, especially in humor or storytelling.
• insipid adjective Lacking flavor; bland.
• ludicrous adjective So absurd or unreasonable that it's almost funny.
• schmaltzy adj Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.
• silly adjective Foolish or lacking good sense; done or said in a way that invites laughter.
• soppy adj Overly sentimental or emotional, often in a way seen as excessive.

Senses

σαχλός is used for these senses in English:

• corny Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
• ludicrous Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny; amusing by being plainly incongruous or absurd.
• schmaltzy Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.
• soppy (figurative) Overly sentimental, maudlin, schmaltzy.

insipid — full definition

1. adjective Lacking flavor; bland.
2. adjective Lacking character, energy, or interest.

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