Meaning
sappy, corny, mushy
- excessively or insincerely sentimental, sweet, or affectionate
In a sentence
Non amo le commedie troppo sdolcinate: preferisco storie realistiche.
I don't like overly mushy comedies: I prefer realistic stories.
Le ha scritto una lettera sdolcinata piena di promesse esagerate.
He wrote her a sappy letter full of exaggerated promises.
Non essere così sdolcinato davanti a tutti, mi metti in imbarazzo!
Don't be so mushy in front of everyone, you're embarrassing me!
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sdolcinato | masculine · singular |
| sdolcinata | feminine · singular |
| sdolcinati | masculine · plural |
| sdolcinate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often describes romantic films, love songs, affectionate talk, or overly cheesy behavior.