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sappiness

/sæpɪnɛs/ noun · British & US
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What does sappiness mean?

noun

Excessive sentimentality or emotionalism; a quality of being overly sweet or insincere. Sappiness is often used to describe overly sentimental or mushy behavior, especially in relationships or romantic situations.

Example

"The movie's sappiness made it hard to take seriously, but the special effects were impressive."

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