corniness

noun

corn·​i·​ness ˈkȯr-nē-nəs How to pronounce corniness (audio)
plural -es
Synonyms of corninessnext
: the quality or state of being corny
a musical revue marked by banality and corniness

Word History

Etymology

corny + -ness

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“Corniness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corniness. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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