uncloying
- a word derived from cloying.
Example Sentences
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Citrusy and floral, with an uncloying sweetness that’s invigorated with bitter gentian and wormwood, it’s best enjoyed over ice or in a simple spritz.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 11, 2019
They’re terrific, and so is their dark, uncloying cocktail sauce.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2017
Broadway can be a place of bombast, but “Once” is the rare musical with reticence and uncloying sweetness.
From New York Times ● Dec. 25, 2014
She is also a consummate comedienne and an accomplished actress who handles the show's serious moments with uncloying dignity.
From Time Magazine Archive
All these had won their timeless repose and their serene uncloying ease.
From Sinister Street, vol. 1 by MacKenzie, Compton
