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shmaltz

/ʃmɑːlts/

Traducción: Sustantivo proveniente del yidis que designa una sentimentalidad excesiva o empalagosa, especialmente en el arte o la música, así como un sentimentalismo afectado o cursi.

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/ʃmɑːlts/C1formal
  • esSustantivo proveniente del yidis que designa una sentimentalidad excesiva o empalagosa, especialmente en el arte o la música, así como un sentimentalismo afectado o cursi.

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

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  1. Excessive sentimentalityC1informalart

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

    esSentimentalismo excesivo

    • The film was full of shmaltz, with its tearful reunions and dramatic music.
    • Critics accused the novel of being pure shmaltz, lacking any real depth.
    • The song's shmaltz made it a hit at weddings but not with serious musicians.

    Sinónimosbathosgushhokummawkishnessmushsentimentalismsentimentalitysloppinessslush

    Antónimosrestraintsobrietyunderstatement