Cloy

B2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of cloy

disgust
sicken
nauseate

Antonyms of cloy

refresh
delight
satisfy

Collocations of cloy

sweetness
Frequency: 70 %

The sweetness of the dessert began to cloy after a few bites.

richness
Frequency: 60 %

The richness of the sauce began to cloy on my palate after a while.

excess
Frequency: 50 %

The excess of decorations in the room began to cloy on the guests.

sentimentality
Frequency: 45 %

The movie's sentimentality started to cloy on the audience as it became too predictable.

Idiomatic Expressions for cloy

  • Phrase: cloying sentimentality
    Meaning: excessive or exaggerated sentimentality that feels insincere or fake
    Usage: The movie was criticized for its cloying sentimentality that felt forced and insincere.