cloying
cloying
klɔɪɪng
kloying
British pronunciation
/klˈɔ‍ɪɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "cloying"in English

cloying
01

excessively sweet to the point of being unpleasant

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She could n't finish the cloying candy.
The syrup was cloying, drowning out the natural flavor of the pancakes.
02

overly sentimental to the point of being distasteful

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The cloying dialogue in the movie turned off many viewers.
Her cloying affection made it hard for him to express his true feelings.
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