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schmaltz Synonyms

Another word for schmaltz

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• noun (Context 1)

Excessive, cloying sentimentality, especially in music, drama, or literature.

Usage Example

"The director's latest romantic drama relies far too heavily on mawkishness rather than genuine character development."

Strongest
mawkishness
sentimentality
Strong
mush
sappiness
treacle
corniness
saccharinity
syrup

Opposites of schmaltz

The opposite of schmaltz shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unsentimentality
restraint
understatement
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• Nearby Words

schlong
schlub
schlumbergera
schmaltz
schmaltzy
schmalzy
schmear

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Schmaltz. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/schmaltz
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