syrupy

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syr·up·y /ˈsɪrəpi $ ˈsɜː-, ˈsɪ-/ adjective  1  DFthick and sticky like syrup, or containing syrup 糖浆状的；含有糖浆的 a syrupy liquid 糖浆般黏稠的液体2  NICEtoo nice or kind in a way that seems insincere – used to show disapproval 太甜蜜的；过于多情的〔含贬义〕 a syrupy speech 一番煽情的话

Examples from the Corpus

syrupy• She could even hear background music, syrupy and soothing, in her head.• It was syrupy but it worked, though Davis feared that releasing the song as a single would kill his career.• syrupy canned fruits• The sauce should have a syrupy consistency.• Now I was about to meet him again, it was as if I had suddenly woken up from a syrupy dream.• One bite of coffee cake that tasted like a syrupy old sponge and they knew better the next time.• As for sugary desserts, avoid syrupy puddings, mousses, gateaux and most pastries.• a syrupy speech about world peace• This Suffolk version is more subtle: a creamy lemon custard with syrupy undertones.

syr·up·y adjectiveChineseSyllable  

thick and sticky Corpus syrup or like containing syrup,

syrupy
syr‧up‧y /ˈsɪrəpi $ ˈsɜː-, ˈsɪ-/ adjective
1. thick and sticky like syrup, or containing syrup:
    a syrupy liquid
2. too nice or kind in a way that seems insincere – used in order to show disapproval:
    a syrupy speech

syr·upyBrE /ˈsɪrəpi/ 🔊NAmE /ˈsɪrəpi/ 🔊 adjectivethick and sticky like syrup; containing syrup 糖浆般黏稠的；含糖浆的(disapproving) extremely emotional and romantic and therefore unpleasant; too sentimental 缠绵的；过分多情的◆a syrupy romantic novel一部缠绵的言情小说