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Meaning of cloying
The primary meaning of the word "cloying" is excessively sweet or sentimental.
Etymology of cloying
The word "cloying" has its roots in the Old English word "clāian," which means "to adhere to" or "to cling to," and the Middle English word "cloyen," which means "to become disgusted or sated with."
Historically, the word "cloying" was used to describe something that was overly sweet or rich, and later developed to include connotations of excess or overindulgence.
Synonyms
overpowering
overwhelming
sickly
sentimental
mawkish
sappy
saccharine
sugary
syrupy
nauseating
disgusting
repulsive
distasteful
unpleasant
irritating
annoying
vexing
frustrating
infuriating
exasperating
insipid
vapid
flat
dull
boring
tedious
monotonous
wearisome
tiresome
irksome
oppressive
suffocating
stifling
claustrophobic
crushing
debilitating
weakening
enervating
enfeebling
dulling
numbing
deadening
Definitions
- (of something, especially a quality or feeling) too much or excessive, so as to be unpleasant or annoying
- * (of a smell, taste, or sensation) unpleasantly strong or overpowering
Usage Examples
- The cloying scent of perfume filled the room, making it hard to breathe.
- * The movie's cloying sentimentality made it difficult to watch without rolling my eyes.
- * The cloying heat of the summer sun beat down on us, making every step feel like a chore.