cloy

ریشه

The verb 'cloy' originated from the Middle English word 'cloyen,' which is derived from the Old French word 'encloer,' meaning 'to nail' or 'to fasten.' It later developed the sense of 'to fill to excess.'

مثال

• The overly sweet dessert began to cloy her after a few bites.
• The constant praise started to cloy him, and he craved constructive criticism.
• The rich flavors of the dish can sometimes cloy the palate.