corny
adjective
of or abounding in corn.
corniness
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a word derived from
corny.
Example Sentences
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Like all of those after-school specials, there’s a distinct element of gratitude that helps the film transcend accusations of corniness or caricature.
From Salon β Jun. 22, 2026
Hart hates that exclamation point, the show’s sincerity, its corniness.
From The Wall Street Journal β 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 β 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 β Jan. 15, 2025
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
