Pronunciation: /ˈsæpi/

Definitions of sappy

adjective having a sentimental or overly emotional quality

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like sappy movies because they make me cry.

A2 The sappy love story in the movie was predictable but still enjoyable.

B1 The sappy romantic comedy had a happy ending that left everyone feeling good.

B2 The sappy dialogue in the play was a bit too cheesy for my taste.

C1 Some people find sappy songs to be sentimental and touching, while others think they are overly emotional.

C2 The sappy novel was criticized for its overly dramatic plot and unrealistic characters.

Examples of sappy in a Sentence

formal The movie was criticized for its sappy dialogue and predictable plot.

informal I can't stand sappy romantic movies, they're too cheesy for me.

slang I'm not into that sappy stuff, it's too mushy for my taste.

figurative Her sappy smile melted his heart and made him fall in love with her.

Grammatical Forms of sappy

past tense

sapped

plural

sappies

comparative

sappier

superlative

sappest

present tense

sap

future tense

will sap

perfect tense

have sapped

continuous tense

is sapping

singular

sappy

positive degree

sappy

infinitive

to sap

gerund

sapping

participle

sapped

Origin and Evolution of sappy

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'sappy' originated from the Old English word 'sæpig' which means full of sap or juicy.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'sappy' has evolved to also refer to something overly sentimental or emotional.