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schmaltzy Synonyms

Another word for schmaltzy

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• adjective (Context 1)

Excessively sentimental, emotional, or maudlin, especially in art, music, or literature.

Usage Example

"Critics dismissed the holiday movie as a predictable and mawkish romance, though audiences still enjoyed it."

Strongest
mawkish
saccharine
sappy
corny
Strong
sentimental
maudlin
mushy
syrupy
cloying
cheesy

Opposites of schmaltzy

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

unsentimental
hard-boiled
matter-of-fact
cynical
restrained
stoic
See all opposites of schmaltzy

• Nearby Words

schlub
schlumbergera
schmaltz
schmaltzy
schmalzy
schmear
schmo

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