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schmalz

/ʃmɑːlts/

Traducción: Sustantivo, usado a menudo en el contexto del arte o la música, que denota sentimentalismo excesivo o empalagoso; término que proviene del yidis.

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noun

/ʃmɑːlts/C1formal
  • esSustantivo, usado a menudo en el contexto del arte o la música, que denota sentimentalismo excesivo o empalagoso; término que proviene del yidis.

A noun, often used in the context of art or music, referring to excessive or mawkish sentimentality, a term derived from Yiddish.

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  1. Excessive sentimentalityC1informalart

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

    esSentimentalismo excesivo

    • The movie was full of schmalz, with its tear-jerking scenes and dramatic music.
    • Critics accused the novel of being pure schmalz, lacking any real depth.
    • The singer's performance was criticized for its schmalz and lack of authenticity.

    Sinónimosbathoscornhokumkitschmawkishnessmushsapsentimentalismsentimentalityslush

Formas
  • schmalzes plural form
  • schmalzes' possessive plural form
  • schmalz's possessive singular form