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syrupy

/ˈsɪr.ə.pi/
syr · up · y
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syrupy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having the thick, sticky consistency or intense sweetness of syrup.

Example

"She drizzled a rich, syrupy glaze over the warm lemon cake."

2

Excessively or cloyingly sentimental, emotional, or flattering in tone or manner.

Example

"Critics dismissed the holiday movie for its predictable plot and overly syrupy dialogue."

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• Nearby Words

syringe
syrup
syruplike
syrupy
system
systematic
systematically

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the noun 'syrup' plus the adjectival suffix '-y'; 'syrup' itself traces back via Old French and Medieval Latin 'sirupus' to the Arabic 'sharab', meaning a drink or beverage.

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