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Meaning of sappy
The primary meaning of "sappy" is excessively sentimental or emotional.
Etymology of sappy
The word "sappy" has its roots in the Old English word "sæp," meaning sap or juice, and the Middle English word "sappy," meaning full of sap
The term initially referred to plants with a high sap content, but its meaning later expanded to include excessive sentimentality or emotionality
Synonyms
sentimental
emotional
mushy
cheesy
corny
maudlin
overemotional
tearful
weepy
sad
melancholy
gloomy
dismal
depressing
dismal
dreary
somber
mournful
lamentable
pitiful
pathetic
touching
moving
poignant
affecting
stirring
heartwarming
cloying
sugary
sweet
saccharine
insipid
vapid
shallow
trite
banal
clichéd
hackneyed
mawkish
overwrought
effusive
gushy
flowery
extravagant
melodramatic
hysterical
excessive
immoderate
unrestrained
uncontrolled
uncontrollable
Definitions
- Excessively sentimental or emotional
- Lacking in subtlety or restraint, especially in relation to emotions or feelings
- (Of a plant, especially a tree) having a lot of sap
Usage Examples
- The movie was so sappy that I couldn't help but cry
- He's always been a bit sappy when it comes to romantic comedies
- The sappy love song made her roll her eyes
Antonyms
unsentimental
unemotional
stoic
detached
reserved
restrained
subtle
understated
muted
subdued
calm
composed
collected
rational
logical
reasonable
pragmatic
realistic
down-to-earth
unromantic
hard-boiled
tough
rugged
callous
insensitive
indifferent
apathetic
unfeeling
impassive