Meaning of the word cloying in English
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cloying
US /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/
Adjective
1.
excessively sweet, rich, or sentimental, especially to a sickening degree
Example:
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The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
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His constant compliments became cloying after a while.
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