adj
treacly
Treacly (adj) means Describes a liquid that is thick and sticky, like syrup.
adj
1
Describes a liquid that is thick and sticky, like syrup.
2
Overly sweet or sentimental in an unpleasant way.
"Some call the subgenre “alternative Christmas,” as it’s a subgenre of Christmas movies that tend to eschew the saccharine good times most frequently promised by treacly holiday fare in favor of violent action, horror or gore."
— Witney Seibold, The Sublime Satire of Gremlins 2: The New Batch (2016)
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Etymology
Formed from treacle and -ly.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of treacly?
"treacly" (adj) means describes a liquid that is thick and sticky, like syrup.
What is another word for treacly?
Other words for "treacly" include syrupy, saccharine, cloying.
What are the different meanings of treacly?
"treacly" has 2 main meanings: 1. Describes a liquid that is thick and sticky, like syrup; 2. Overly sweet or sentimental in an unpleasant way.
