treacly

American  

[tree-klee] / ˈtri kli /

adjective

1. sentimental in a contrived or unrestrained way.

   The stories too often feature clichéd piffle and end with treacly flourishes.

2. British. resembling molasses mixed with corn syrup in taste, color, texture, etc..

   The chestnut honey has a sweet, treacly taste with an earthy, nutty aroma.

   We spent a delicious hour inhaling the treacly light of late afternoon.

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Etymology

Origin of treacly

treacl(e) + -y ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

And yes, you best believe he is not singing any pop genre that an NYU sophomore would like, but instead treacly worship music with painfully clichéd lyrics.

From Salon

But even here, her sincerity overcomes her weakness for sentimental flourishes, including Amine Bouhafa’s treacly score.

From Los Angeles Times

The film is sweet and affecting, never treacly or overly sentimental.

From Los Angeles Times

But perhaps property values are just where the mind wanders when the story playing out is so treacly and stale.

From Los Angeles Times

Frank‘s and Charley‘s very different definitions of what constitutes a friend offers an astringent alternative to our culture’s sometimes treacly, overly simplistic portrayal of the bond.

From Los Angeles Times