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syrupy

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The word "syrupy" is an adjective that describes something that is thick like syrup, often sweet and sticky. It can also be used to describe something that is overly sweet in taste or style.

Simple Explanation:
  • Syrupy means something that is like syrup: thick, sweet, and sticky.
  • Imagine pouring syrup on pancakes; it moves slowly because it is thick.
Usage Instructions:

You can use "syrupy" to describe: 1. Food and Drinks: When something has a sweet, thick texture. - Example: "The chocolate sauce was too syrupy for my taste." 2. Emotions or Behaviors: When someone is overly sweet or sentimental. - Example: "Her syrupy compliments made me feel uncomfortable."

Example Sentences:
  1. Food: "The pancakes were covered in a syrupy mixture of honey and fruit."
  2. Describing Style: "The movie was too syrupy, with all the characters being overly nice to each other."
Advanced Usage:
  • Figurative Meaning: "Syrupy" can also refer to overly sentimental or emotional language or behavior.
    • Example: "The poem was lovely but a bit syrupy, full of exaggerated feelings."
Word Variants:
  • Syrup (noun): The thick, sweet liquid itself.
  • Syrupiness (noun): The quality of being syrupy.
Different Meanings:
  1. Literal: Referring to the texture or quality of a liquid.
  2. Figurative: Used to describe something excessively sweet or sentimental.
Synonyms:
  • Thick
  • Sticky
  • Sweet
  • Sugary
  • Cloying (when something is overly sweet to the point of being unpleasant)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "syrupy" doesn't have specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you might hear phrases like: - "Too sweet for my own good" – meaning someone is overly nice or sentimental.

Summary:

"Syrupy" describes something that is thick, sweet, and sticky, often used for food and drinks or to describe overly sweet behavior or language.

Adjective
  1. with honey added
  2. having a relatively high resistance to flow
  3. overly sweet

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