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sappiness

noun sap·pi·ness \ ˈsa-pē-nəs \

Definition of sappiness

1 : the state of being full of or smelling of sap
2 : the quality or state of being sappy : foolishness

Examples of sappiness in a Sentence

  1. the over-the-top sappiness of the verse on the Valentine's Day card

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First Known Use of sappiness

1552

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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sappiness Synonyms

Synonyms

mawkishness, mush, mushiness, sentimentalism, sentimentality, sloppiness;

Near Antonyms

cynicism, hardheadedness, hard-heartedness;

Related Words

emotion;

sentiment;

corn, corniness, hokeyness (or hokiness), schmaltz (also schmalz);

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