Cloying

//ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ//

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Adjective

The word "cloying" can be used as adjective, verb and adjective.

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Derived Terms

cloyingly cloyingness noncloying uncloying

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Related Terms

cloy excessive sweet unpleasantly

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exaggerated saccharine syrupy

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