What does treacly mean?

adj. thick and sticky, like molasses; overly sentimental or sweet in a way that seems fake

treacly

🇺🇸 /ˈtriːkli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtriːkli/

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adjective

thick and sticky, like molasses

The syrup had a treacly texture that made it hard to spread.

overly sentimental or sweet in a way that seems fake

The movie was filled with treacly dialogue that made the audience cringe.

thick and sticky, like molasses; overly sentimental or sweet in a way that seems fake