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schmalzy Synonyms

Another word for schmalzy

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• adjective (Context 1)

Excessively sentimental, maudlin, or florid, especially in music, drama, or art; variant spelling of schmaltzy.

Usage Example

"Critics dismissed the holiday movie as a schmaltzy melodrama designed to tug cheaply at the audience's heartstrings."

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

Opposites of schmalzy

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

unsentimental
matter-of-fact
restrained
cynical
See all opposites of schmalzy

• Nearby Words

schlumbergera
schmaltz
schmaltzy
schmalzy
schmear
schmo
schmoe

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