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Definition of syrupy adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

syrupy

adjective

/ˈsɪrəpi/

/ˈsɪrəpi/

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thick and sticky like syrup; containing syrup
- Heat the liquid until it is thick and syrupy.
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(disapproving) extremely emotional and romantic and therefore unpleasant; too sentimental
- a syrupy romantic novel

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