sappy

adjective

ˈsa-pē How to pronounce sappy (audio)
Definition of sappynext
1
as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way a sappy letter filled with silly romantic clichés

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2
as in silly
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment a sappy plan to try to get her divorced parents back together again

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Recent Examples of sappy There is a depth to the palate; a smoky richness melds into sappy blackberries and tangy notes of soy and hoisin. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 The satirical character meant to make fun of sappy Christmas specials, has since become a part of Jewish American folklore. — Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024 As Kravitz's song plays, a video montage shows sappy scenes from around the SEC. — Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 Cue the snowy sidewalks seen in sappy holiday movies or epic snowball fights in Central Park featuring a human raised as an elf. — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for sappy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sappy
  1. sentimental
  2. silly
  3. sticky
  4. stupid
  5. sloppy
  6. foolish
  7. absurd
  8. crazy
Adjective
  • The opportunity to expand his supplier network, combined with Vidalia’s proximity and its acquisition the sentimental shuttle looms, made the prospect of working with the doomed mill appealing on paper.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025
  • While wearing gaudy lime green T-shirts, neon ties sprouting shamrocks with Gaelic sayings, or singing catchy, sentimental tunes, many people also enjoy an Americanized version of the Celtic culture for a day, whether Irish or not.
    — Maureen Murphy, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • Finally, its focus on physics means that things get silly pretty quickly, which makes for very shareable moments and clips.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Dozen Bakery off Nolensville Pike is celebrating this silliest of holidays with special pies and quiche.
    — Adam Tamburin, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of silly
Adjective
  • Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Inflation could prove sticky while prices might pick up again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler warned, signaling that the U.S. central bank should keep interest rates steady for the time.
    — Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Inflation has proven sticky in recent months and consumers are starting to pull back on spending, which, if sustained, may lead businesses to rethink their hiring plans.
    — Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of sticky
Adjective
  • When Luca pulls a gun on him, ordering him to drive, Spencer quickly disarms him and then slaps him for the stupid move.
    — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Indexing gives you a better chance to ‘be less stupid.’ — Investment advisor Barry Ritholtz Those dismal statistics come to us via the latest annual SPIVA scorecard (the acronym stands for Standard and Poor’s Index vs. Active).
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of stupid
Adjective
  • The latest: The Cavs looked sloppy and tired at points this week, but still gutted out comeback wins against Miami, Charlotte and Brooklyn.
    — Sam Allard, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
  • There’s also the possibility that when you get fatigued, your muscles may not be as able to fully support your knee, and your footwork can get sloppier, making the possibility of an awkward twist all the more likely.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of sloppy
Adjective
  • No matter what your feelings are about Sternberg and his executive team today, these are not foolish people.
    — John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
  • There's nothing foolish about choosing beauty over practicality if that's what your heart desires.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of foolish
Adjective
  • Undermining tax collections and the IRS goes hand in glove with Trump’s absurd belief that the U.S. federal government can or should try to fund itself primarily via tariffs.
    — New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
  • On the other hand, prescribing some specific artisanal orange marmalade seems absurd.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of absurd
Adjective
  • Tauruses will go crazy for something chic, functional, and soft to the touch.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Before getting into the chaos of episode 5, that episode 4 cliff hanger was crazy.
    — Calie Schepp, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2023
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