sappy

• Se usa en inglés americano para describir algo excesivamente sentimental o emocional.

Used in American English to describe something that is overly sentimental or emotional.

1. Overly sentimentalB2informalamerican

   Excessively emotional or sentimental in a way that seems silly or foolish.

   cursi, empalagoso (sentimental)

   • The movie was so sappy I couldn't stop rolling my eyes.
   • He wrote a sappy love poem that made everyone cringe.
   • I don't like sappy romantic comedies.

   Sinónimoscloyingcornymaudlinmawkishschmaltzysentimentalslushysoppy

   Antónimoscynicaldryhardheadedmatter-of-factpragmaticrealisticsardonicstoicalunemotionalunsentimental

2. Full of sapC1formal

   Containing a lot of sap, the fluid that circulates in plants.

   lleno de savia

   • The sappy branches of the maple tree were perfect for tapping.
   • In spring, the trees become sappy and sticky.
   • The sappy wood was difficult to burn.

   Sinónimosjuicysucculent

   Antónimosdryparchedwithered