corniness
- 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
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
"For all its formulaic superficial corniness, I'm In The Mood For Dancing is a definite uplifting shiny-minded pop song," music journalist Paul Morley told BBC News.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025
The thing about corniness, though, is that it is in some respects unassailable, especially when at its core is an effort to be better and do better.
From Salon ● May 8, 2024
All their jokes matched the corniness of Ms. Wockley's non-joke, which made them laugh even harder, Gregory half choking because laugh plus spray equals choke.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
