schmaltz

• Sustantivo de origen yidis que designa una sentimentalidad excesiva o empalagosa, especialmente en el arte, la música o la literatura.

A noun, derived from Yiddish, referring to excessive sentimentality, especially in art, music, or literature.

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1. Excessive sentimentalityC1informalart

   An excessive or mawkish sentimentality, especially in music, art, or literature.

   Sentimentalismo excesivo

   • The film was full of schmaltz, with its tearful reunions and dramatic music.
   • His latest novel is pure schmaltz, designed to make readers cry.
   • The song's schmaltz was too much for the critics, who called it overly sentimental.

   Sinónimoscornmawkishnessmushsentimentalismsentimentalitysloppinessslush

   Antónimosausterityreserverestraintsobriety