syrupy

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Etymology[edit]

syrup +‎ -y

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪr.ə.pi/
  • (file)
  • enPR: sĭrʹə-pē
  • Rhymes: -ɪrəpi
  • Hyphenation US: syr‧u‧py, UK: syr‧up‧y

Adjective[edit]

syrupy (comparative syrupier, superlative syrupiest)

  1. Having the taste or consistency of syrup.
  2. With syrup.
    Synonym: syruped
  3. Overly sweet.
  4. (figuratively) Overly sentimental.

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