cloying
Pronunciation
/ˈkɫɔɪɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "cloying"in English

cloying
01

excessively sweet to the point of being unpleasant

Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most cloying
Comparative
more cloying
gradable
Examples
She could n't finish the cloying candy.
02

overly sentimental to the point of being distasteful

Examples
The cloying dialogue in the movie turned off many viewers.
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