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Meaning of saccharine
The primary meaning of "saccharine" is excessively sweet or sentimental.
Etymology of saccharine
The word "saccharine" comes from the Latin "saccharum," meaning sugar, and the French "saccharin," referring to a sugar substitute
Historically, the term "saccharine" was used to describe a sugar substitute, but it has since evolved to also describe something as overly sweet or sentimental
Synonyms
sweet
sugary
honeyed
syrupy
cloying
oversweet
sentimental
mawkish
maudlin
insipid
vapid
bland
flat
insincere
artificial
fake
affected
overacted
melodramatic
effusive
gushy
sycophantic
obsequious
fawning
flattering
overpraising
excessive
overdone
flowery
ornate
lavish
overelaborate
overwrought
Definitions
- Having or containing sugar or a sugar-like substance
- * Excessively sweet or sentimental
- * Lacking in subtlety or restraint
Usage Examples
- The saccharine tone of the commercial made it difficult to take seriously
- * Her saccharine comments about the movie made me suspect she was being insincere
- * The saccharine sweetness of the dessert was overwhelming
Antonyms
bitter
sour
tart
acidic
sharp
harsh
caustic
acrid
astringent
dry
unsweet
unemotional
restrained
subtle
understated
muted
toned-down
reserved
quiet
subdued
somber
serious
solemn