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6 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Cloying' in a Sentence

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

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The cloying nostalgia of the old photograph brought tears to her eyes.
The cloying details in the lengthy report made it tedious to read.
The cloying smell of the garbage made the children scrunch their noses.
The cloying heat in the classroom made everyone long for a cool breeze.
The cloying lyrics of the love song made him change the radio station.
The overly sweet candy became cloying after eating too much of it.

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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