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Definition of cheesiness

cheesiness

/ˈtʃiːzinəs/
chee · si · ness

Adverb:cheesily
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Adjective:cheesy
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• noun

1

The quality of being overly sentimental, trite, cheap, or unauthentically dramatic in an unconvincing or tacky way (informal).

Example

"Despite the obvious cheesiness of the script, the audience thoroughly enjoyed the romantic comedy."


2

The state or quality of resembling cheese in taste, smell, or rich, melted texture.

Example

"Adding nutritional yeast gives the vegan pasta sauce a pleasant, savory cheesiness."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cheesiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cheesiness
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