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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Get The Recipe 15 of 40 Mushroom-Stuffed Phyllo Cups
These cheesy little bites have just enough crunch thanks to phyllo pastry shells.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
Drawing on the brand’s Spanish roots, a menu of tapas offers several trios of small bites, from cheesy croquettes to sandwiches and empanadas, as well as sweet treats like pastries and chocolate truffles.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
These crackers are made from nut and seed flours and have a cheesy taste.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
The page redirects to a lengthy video letter that splices together snippets of hardcore pornography with cheesy stock video footage.
—Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
But my project was to write not about the tragedy of having a sick kid, but about the kind of community and solidarity and strange blessings, to use a cheesy word, that emerged from caring for a sick child, and the way this woman is making meaning and finding community.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
In addition to pizza, the menu also features pizza bowls, subs, salads, sides (cheesy bread and wings) and desserts.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2024
White Cheddar Popcorn, $2.49 Munch on this light, cheesy goodness while your eyes are glued to the screen.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
This cheesy asparagus dish is pure perfection and needs no tweaking.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
Drawing on the brand’s Spanish roots, a menu of tapas offers several trios of small bites, from cheesy croquettes to sandwiches and empanadas, as well as sweet treats like pastries and chocolate truffles.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
These crackers are made from nut and seed flours and have a cheesy taste.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
The page redirects to a lengthy video letter that splices together snippets of hardcore pornography with cheesy stock video footage.
—Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
But my project was to write not about the tragedy of having a sick kid, but about the kind of community and solidarity and strange blessings, to use a cheesy word, that emerged from caring for a sick child, and the way this woman is making meaning and finding community.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
In addition to pizza, the menu also features pizza bowls, subs, salads, sides (cheesy bread and wings) and desserts.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2024
White Cheddar Popcorn, $2.49 Munch on this light, cheesy goodness while your eyes are glued to the screen.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
This cheesy asparagus dish is pure perfection and needs no tweaking.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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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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