shmaltz

• Nom issu du yiddish désignant un excès de sentimentalité, notamment dans l'art ou la musique.

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.

   Sensiblerie excessive

   • 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.

   Synonymesbathosgushhokummawkishnessmushsentimentalismsentimentalitysloppinessslush

   Antonymesrestraintsobrietyunderstatement