syrupy

• Décrit quelque chose d'épais, sucré et collant, comme du sirop ; peut aussi se référer à un comportement excessivement sentimental ou mièvre.

Describes something that is thick, sweet, and sticky like syrup; can also refer to overly sentimental or cloying behavior.

1. Overly sweetB2informal

   Having an excessive or cloying sweetness, often in a way that is unpleasant or artificial.

   Écœurant

   • The dessert was so syrupy that I couldn't finish it.
   • His syrupy compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The drink was too syrupy for my taste.

   Synonymescloyingsaccharinesugarytreacly

   Antonymesbitterdrysharpsourtart

2. Thick and viscousB2formal

   Having a relatively high resistance to flow; thick and sticky in consistency.

   sirupeux (consistance)

   • The syrup was thick and syrupy, coating the spoon.
   • The paint had a syrupy texture that made it hard to spread.
   • The honey was syrupy and dripped slowly from the jar.

   Synonymesgelatinousglutinousgummystickythicktreaclyviscous

   Antonymesrunnythinwatery

3. Sweetened with honeyB1informal

   Containing honey as a sweetener, giving a rich, sweet flavor.

   sucré au miel

   • She made a syrupy glaze with honey for the cake.
   • The tea was syrupy from the honey she added.
   • The syrupy sauce was perfect for the pancakes.

   Synonymeshoneyed