sirupy
Like maple syrup
Sirupy is a variant spelling of syrupy, meaning thick and sweet like syrup.
A sirupy consistency flows slowly; sirupy sentimentality is cloyingly sweet.
The spelling with i reflects the word's origin but appears less frequently than the y spelling in contemporary usage.
Exaggeratedly sentimental
- cloyingExcessively sweet or sentimental
- sentimentalExcessively emotional about memories
- mawkishUnpleasantly overemotional
- treaclyExcessively sweet or sentimental
schmaltzy · oversweet · sugary · honeyed · insincere · unctuous · gushing · effusive
Containing much sweetener
- honeyedSweetened or flattering
- saccharineExaggeratedly sentimental
- treaclyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- molassesSyrup from cane processing
maple · caramel · cloying · nectar · candied · glazed · sorghum · agave
saccharine
Exaggeratedly sentimental
- cloyingExcessively sweet or sentimental
- sentimentalExcessively emotional about memories
- mawkishUnpleasantly overemotional
treacly · schmaltzy · oversweet · sugary · honeyed · insincere · unctuous · gushing · effusive · melodramatic
sugary
Containing much sweetener
- honeyedSweetened or flattering
- saccharineExaggeratedly sentimental
- treaclyExcessively sweet or sentimental
molasses · maple · caramel · cloying · nectar · candied · glazed · sorghum · agave · golden
gooey
Soft and sticky
flowing · pourable · drizzly · slow-moving · coating · clinging · dripping · runny · spreadable · dribbling
tacky
Vulgar or slightly sticky
gluey · messy · residue · coating · finger-licking · drippy · smearing · congealed · crystalized · caramelized