cheesier; cheesiest
1
a
: resembling or suggesting cheese especially in consistency or odor
b
: containing cheese
2
: shabby sense 3c, cheap
a cheesy movie
cheesy motels
cheesiness
noun
Examples of cheesy in a Sentence
cheesy plastic knickknacks lined the fireplace mantel
a cheesy watch that he bought from a sidewalk vendor preying on tourists
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Crowned with a cheesy cornbread crust, this beefy pot pie has just the right amount of kick.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
The ingredients listed point to a very cheesy mac with both cheddar and Jack cheeses, plus a chipotle purée that includes lime juice, honey, and a range of herbs for a bit of contrast.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
The Falcons needed stability at quarterback, and Cousins, who is maybe the world’s foremost aficionado of cheesy sports movies with fairytale finishes, had a chance to write a warm and fuzzy end to his story.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The thick, cheesy layers arrive at your table bubbling in the pan, and the wait is part of the ritual.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
The ingredients listed point to a very cheesy mac with both cheddar and Jack cheeses, plus a chipotle purée that includes lime juice, honey, and a range of herbs for a bit of contrast.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
The Falcons needed stability at quarterback, and Cousins, who is maybe the world’s foremost aficionado of cheesy sports movies with fairytale finishes, had a chance to write a warm and fuzzy end to his story.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The thick, cheesy layers arrive at your table bubbling in the pan, and the wait is part of the ritual.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheesy
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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cheesy
adjective
cheesier; cheesiest
1
a
: resembling or suggesting cheese
b
: containing cheese
2
: cheap sense 3a
a cheesy movie
cheesiness
noun
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