"Cloying" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"cloying" Definition
- (of food, a smell, etc.) so sweet that it is unpleasant
- using emotion in a very obvious way, so that the result is unpleasant
"cloying" Synonyms & Antonyms
"cloying" synonyms:
- mushy,
- nauseating,
- saccharine,
- sugary,
- mawkish,
- over-sentimental,
- oversweet,
- sentimental,
- slushy,
- drippy,
- gooey,
- honeyed,
- maudlin,
- syrupy,
- treacly,
- twee,
- corny,
- sappy,
- sickly
"cloying" antonyms:
- unsentimental,
- impassive,
- unfeeling,
- unemotional,
- unromantic,
- dry,
- serious,
- cool,
- calm,
- undemonstrative,
- cold,
- gritty,
- pragmatic,
- rational,
- stiff,
- hardheaded,
- unidealistic,
- prosaic,
- understated