twee

adjective

Definition of tweenext
chiefly British
as in cutesy

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Recent Examples of twee The twee etiquette of the period is putty in her hands. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2022 Social media was flooded by images of Paddington Bear as a twee ferryman to Hades, leading the sovereign off the mortal coil. — Leila Latif, Chron, 5 Nov. 2022 Sandy Liang and Coach showcased classic and twee versions—the latter opting for iconic styling with socks. — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Oct. 2022 What could have been twee and uninvolving is in fact heartwarming and enthralling. — Malcolm Forbes, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 See All Example Sentences for twee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twee
  1. cutesy
  2. saccharine
  3. sentimental
  4. mawkish
  5. cloying
  6. chocolate-box
  7. maudlin
  8. sugary
Adjective
  • Order fast, though — something this cutesy and endearing won’t last long.
    — Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
  • This Lulus bag is primarily matte and clean, with just a tinge of silver on the top handle and cutesy bow.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Definition of cutesy
Adjective
  • The fragrance opens with a playful dance of marshmallow sweetness, brightened by unexpected touches of lemon and peach skin that keep it from being too saccharine.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Comments For folks with a sweet tooth for saccharine love stories, Nicholas Sparks movie adaptations hit the spot — most of the time.
    — Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Definition of saccharine
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
  • The ring, a cherished heirloom from Faludi's great-grandmother, was given to Tom by her mother, making the engagement even more sentimental.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • The flashbacks are dreamy without becoming mawkish, and Gemma’s scenes in Lumon are nightmarish without feeling untethered or otherwordly.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Roz rescues wildlife in a Noah’s Ark analogue, then goes from being a disingenuous Christ figure offering sacrifice and promise (but no resurrection) to a mawkish maternal figure.
    — Armond White, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of mawkish
Adjective
  • But as any naysayers of the ready-to-drink (RTD) category will point out, pre-mixed cocktails can be clunky — cloying and sickly sweet, unbalanced, or laden with faux flavors of lime or other once-fresh ingredients.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Warren comes off as shrill and cloying when compared with Julie Andrews' perfect voice and unaffected sweetness, and the high-school-grade set design and categorically ugly costumes are that much more dismal when compared to the vivid production of the 1997 fairy tale.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of cloying
Adjective
  • The trains used here aren’t big – sometimes only two carriages — but the gentle trundle through soaring valleys and chocolate-box villages is what captures the heart.
    — James March, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Founded in the heart of the British countryside, the Cotswolds, an area that's famous for its chocolate-box villages and charming country pubs, is the British lifestyle brand Bamford.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of chocolate-box
Adjective
  • Her hard-bitten, cynical persona provides a nice juxtaposition to how maudlin so much commentary about motherhood can be.
    — Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The story of a baby passed from home to home could have been maudlin in the wrong hands, but Lamb brings humor to it to by having every voice, sound effect, and musical note performed by a male duo called Les Mimes Electriques.
    — Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of maudlin
Adjective
  • These industry moves might finally convince skeptics that gut-friendly and other healthier soda alternatives are here to stay, forcing traditional players to evolve and adapt to growing demand for less sugary drinks.
    — Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Maryland lawmakers are considering a tax on sugary beverage distributors — a proposal that has sparked controversy among Republicans and retailers.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of sugary

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