corny
adjective
of or abounding in corn.
corniness
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a word derived from
corny.
Example Sentences
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Hart hates that exclamation point, the show’s sincerity, its corniness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
"Seeing this man own his corniness, his 'nasal' critique felt freeing in a time where perfection is curated to obnoxious levels," says Mabel Ghosh, a Delhi-based fan.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2025
But that film was a cannier bid for next-level success, offsetting its three-act corniness with emotional stakes that led to a crescendo of its genius headliner’s performance prowess.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2025
The thing about corniness is that it is in some respects unassailable.
From Salon ● May 8, 2024
At that point the only crime Stargirl could have been accused of would be corniness.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
