cloying
adjectiveHow many syllables in cloying?
There are 2 syllables in the word cloying.Divide cloying into syllables:
cloy · ing
How to pronounce cloying:
Definition of cloying:
- cloying (adjective):
- overly sweet.
- excessively sweet or sentimental
- disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
Synonyms for cloying:
mushysappysweetsicklygooeyslushycornymaudlinexcessiveschmaltzyShow 13 more
Antonyms for cloying:
prosaicundemonstrativecalmhardheadedindifferenthard-heartedtoughseriousgrittypragmaticShow 15 more
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