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SCHMALTZY

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Schmaltzy.

Schmaltzy - as an adjective satellite

Effusively or insincerely emotional

Example: "A bathetic novel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bathetic15drippy14hokey15kitschy19maudlin10mawkish19mushy13sappy12schmalzy27sentimental13slushy12soppy12soupy10

Schmaltzy - as an adjective

Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.

Example Sentences

"The movie was so schmaltzy that I couldn't help but roll my eyes."
"Her speech at the wedding was filled with schmaltzy cliches."
"The love song had schmaltzy lyrics that made everyone swoon."
"I find his paintings to be overly sentimental and schmaltzy."
"The book's ending was too schmaltzy for my taste."
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Word Game Points

Is SCHMALTZY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, schmaltzy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCHMALTZY has a SCRABBLE points total of 28.

Is SCHMALTZY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, schmaltzy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCHMALTZY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is SCHMALTZY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, schmaltzy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCHMALTZY has a WORDFEUD points total of 29.

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