cheesy
adjective
of or like cheese.
cheesier
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comparativeof cheesy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Even when I was 9, Presley struck me as embarrassingly grandiose and cheesier than Wisconsin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
A product of the Stock Aitken Waterman hit factory, it paired his rich, mellow baritone with a cheesy dance beat and an even cheesier video - and won the Brit Award for best single.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2023
“I’m a sucker for Christmas movies — the cheesier the better. But we’ve had enough of that regular, boring formula,” Visage said in a phone interview.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 29, 2021
They're fluffier, pillowier, and cheesier, thanks to a combination of cream cheese and ricotta.
From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2021
They are best enjoyed somewhere cheesier and more cheerful.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 24, 2019
