Syrupy

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪrəpi/

Definitions of syrupy

adjective describing something as thick, sweet, and sticky like syrup

Example Sentences

A1 The syrupy liquid dripped slowly down the side of the ice cream cone.

A2 She poured the syrupy sauce over the pancakes, making them extra sweet.

B1 The movie had a syrupy ending with the main characters finally finding true love.

B2 The singer's voice was so syrupy and smooth, it captivated the audience.

C1 The politician's speech was criticized for being overly syrupy and insincere.

C2 The novel was filled with syrupy descriptions of love and longing, which some readers found cloying.

Examples of syrupy in a Sentence

formal The syrupy consistency of the dessert sauce was perfect for drizzling over the cake.

informal I love how syrupy this soda is, it's so sweet!

slang This syrupy song is my jam, I can't stop listening to it.

figurative Her syrupy sweet smile could charm anyone she met.

Grammatical Forms of syrupy

• past tense: syruped
• plural: syrupies
• comparative: syrupier
• superlative: syrupiest
• present tense: syrups
• future tense: will syrup
• perfect tense: have syruped
• continuous tense: is syruping
• singular: syrupy
• positive degree: syrupy
• infinitive: to syrup
• gerund: syruping
• participle: syruped

Origin and Evolution of syrupy

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Medieval Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'syrupy' originated from the Middle English word 'sirupi' which was derived from the Old French word 'sirop' and the Medieval Latin word 'syrupus'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a thick, sweet liquid made from sugar and water, the term 'syrupy' has evolved to also describe something excessively sentimental or overly sweet in a figurative sense.