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"Causing disgust or aversion due to excess, especially in sweetness." more

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The cloying scent of the flowers in the classroom made the students feel queasy.
The cloying smell of the garbage made the children scrunch their noses.

Cloying

kloi-ing
adjectiveCausing disgust or aversion due to excess, especially in sweetness.
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Last Updated On: May 11, 2024
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