dulzón — meaning in English
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English meaning
- saccharine adjective Sentimental in an exaggerated, sickly way that feels insincere.
- sickly adj Frequently ill, or generally weak and unhealthy.
- syrupy adj Having the taste or consistency of syrup.
Senses
dulzón 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.
- sickly 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.
sickly — full definition
- adj Frequently ill, or generally weak and unhealthy.
- adj Producing a slight feeling of nausea, especially through excessive sweetness.
- adj Dim or weak, describing light or colour.