sticky-sweet
Overly sugary taste
Sticky-sweet describes something excessively or cloyingly sweet, whether literally or figuratively.
A sticky-sweet glaze coats pastries; a sticky-sweet voice drips with false warmth.
The compound suggests sweetness so intense it becomes unpleasant or insincere: Her sticky-sweet smile made me uneasy.
Often carries a note of criticism or disgust.
Exaggeratedly sentimental
- sentimentalExcessively emotional about memories
- cloyingExcessively sweet or sentimental
- mawkishUnpleasantly overemotional
- treaclyExcessively sweet or sentimental
syrupy · overwrought · schmaltzy · gushing · sappy · mushy · corny · cutesy
Excessively sweet or sentimental
- saccharineExaggeratedly sentimental
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- treaclyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- honeyedSweetened or flattering
sugary · oversweet · candied · caramelized · molasses · maple · butterscotch · toffee
Soft and sticky
- tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
- viscousThick and slow-flowing
- chewyResisting easy biting
- glutinousSticky and viscous
caramel · taffy · nougat · marshmallow · mochi · halwa · rice cake · toffee apple
Emitting pleasant smell
- perfumedTreated with fragrance
- sicklyProne to poor health
- overpoweringToo intense to withstand
- cloyingExcessively sweet or sentimental
floral · honeysuckle · jasmine · overripe · fermenting · decomposing · decay · tropical
saccharine
Exaggeratedly sentimental
- sentimentalExcessively emotional about memories
- cloyingExcessively sweet or sentimental
- mawkishUnpleasantly overemotional
treacly · syrupy · overwrought · schmaltzy · gushing · sappy · mushy · corny · cutesy · precious
cloying
Excessively sweet or sentimental
- saccharineExaggeratedly sentimental
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- treaclyExcessively sweet or sentimental
honeyed · sugary · oversweet · candied · caramelized · molasses · maple · butterscotch · toffee · condensed milk
gooey
Soft and sticky
glutinous · caramel · taffy · nougat · marshmallow · mochi · halwa · rice cake · toffee apple · melted
fragrant
Emitting pleasant smell
- perfumedTreated with fragrance
- sicklyProne to poor health
- overpoweringToo intense to withstand
cloying · floral · honeysuckle · jasmine · overripe · fermenting · decomposing · decay · tropical · mango
sticky-sweetbitter
Sharp, unpleasant taste
unsweetened · tart · sour · dry · astringent
sticky-sweetsubtle
Not immediately obvious
understated · refined · restrained · delicate · elegant
sticky, sweet, stick, sticks, sticked, sticking, stickiness, stickier, stickiest