sappiness

Meanings

• the quality of being sappy or overly sentimental; excessively emotional or melodramatic

  - "She gave a sappy speech at the funeral."
  - "His novels are filled with sappiness and unrealistic romance."
  - "Why do you have to be so sappy all the time?"

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Rhymes

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happiness , tenderliness , homeliness , delicateness , gentleness

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Homophones

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1. sappiness () :
   

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Variants

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sappiness , sappinesses

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Forms

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sappiness (noun), sappy (adjective) - excessively emotional or sentimental, sappily (adverb) - in a sappy or overly sentimental way, sappiness level (measurement) - a measure of the degree of sappiness or emotional intensity in a given situation or expression

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Etymology

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derived from the word 'sappy' which means having the consistency of sap; figuratively, it can also refer to an excessively emotional or sentimental state

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Related Concepts

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1. melodrama: a genre of theatre, film, or literature that emphasizes emotional intensity and melodic expression, often characterized by exaggerated situations, larger-than-life characters, and overwrought emotional responses

2. sentimentality: the quality of being sentimental or excessively emotional, often characterized by a strong attachment to or fondness for things, people, or ideas, often expressed through tearful or overwrought emotional responses

3. romanticism: a cultural and artistic movement that originated in Europe in the late 18th century and lasted until the mid-19th century, characterized by an emphasis on emotion, individualism, and the beauty of nature, often expressed through poetry, music, painting, and other forms of art

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Culture

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In literature and art, sappiness is often used to describe an excessively emotional or sentimental state. It can also be used to describe characters or scenes that are overly melodramatic or emotional. In popular culture, sappiness is often used as a term of endearment or admiration, particularly when describing romantic relationships or gestures. However, it can also be used as a term of criticism or dismissal, particularly when describing relationships or gestures that are overly sentimental or emotional.

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