sappy

/'sæpi/

sappy is an adjective with a surprisingly practical split: it can describe wood or plants that are full of sap, but it can also describe emotion that feels foolishly or overly sentimental. That second meaning is often the one you’ll hear in everyday comments about a love letter, a movie ending, or a melodrama. The useful nuance is tone. Calling something sappy usually does more than say it is emotional; it suggests the emotion feels excessive, weak, silly, or not very sophisticated. So when is sappy close to moist or juicy, and when is it closer to mushy, corny, or mawkish? Watch the full lesson to learn how to hear the difference naturally.

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The maple tree is sappy in the spring.