cloying

ریشه

The adjective 'cloying' is derived from the verb 'cloy,' which originated from the Middle English word 'cloyen,' meaning 'to fill to excess.' The suffix '-ing' is added to form the adjective.

مثال

• The cloying sweetness of the dessert made her feel nauseous.
• His cloying compliments were insincere and made her uncomfortable.
• The movie's cloying sentimentality turned off many viewers.