sappy

adjective

ˈsa-pē How to pronounce sappy (audio)
Definition of sappynext
1
as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way a sappy letter filled with silly romantic clichés

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2
as in silly
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment a sappy plan to try to get her divorced parents back together again

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Recent Examples of sappy Not too serious or sappy, but with room for both earnestness and whimsy. — New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 Maple Trees Maple trees are just as sappy as birch trees, so pruning them when the sap is running can be a messy situation. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 His insight into character lent itself well to adapting Larry McMurtry’s novel, ensuring that what could have been just a sappy tear-jerker was a mix of rich drama and sparkling comedy. — Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026 What’s the sappy, milky stuff that comes out of specific leaves in Florida that would be on the characters’ skin? — Emma Specter, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sappy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sappy
  1. sentimental
  2. silly
  3. sticky
  4. stupid
  5. sloppy
  6. foolish
  7. absurd
  8. crazy
Adjective
  • Houston could soar within it because Parton imbued it with a musical and sentimental purity that made room for the enormity of her expressiveness.
    — Ann Powers, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Ditsy floral quilt toppers add a sentimental anchor to bedrooms, while vintage pieces threaded throughout the rest of the property have been lovingly sourced by the experts at New York’s The Somerset House.
    — Dipal Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • Of course, challenges immediately present themselves, the silliest of which belongs to Samir and Paul Baker.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In practice, a black-and-white hunk of metal sprinting into a wall looks silly.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of silly
Adjective
  • And with oil prices showing no sign of returning to pre-Iran war levels this year, pressure is increasing on the Fed to combat that sticky inflation by raising interest rates at its next policy-setting meeting in September.
    — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The non-sticky finish adds a subtle shine, and nourishing ingredients like mango seed oil, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid keep lips feeling smooth and hydrated.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sticky
Adjective
  • Far too much coverage of declining trust in science — particularly the anti-vaccine movement — is predicated on the assumption that its adherents are either stupid or crazy.
    — Rick Berke, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Dodge Durango Hellcat is the most accessible way to go stupid-fast in a three-row family car thanks to the Escalade V‘s high price tag.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of stupid
Adjective
  • There was a celebration of what Daniels can do at any point, which is to cover up inconsistency and sloppy execution by others with his extraordinary talent.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Chargers looked sloppy in their 41-17 home loss to the San Francisco 49ers last week, following an inspiring 27-7 road win over the Houston Texans, and now aim for a better on-field product in their final tuneup.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of sloppy
Adjective
  • But Americans would be foolish to think that Washington is anywhere near solving this problem.
    — Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That’s economically foolish and potentially devastating for patients.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of foolish
Adjective
  • The roster might as well be an All-Star team, and this pitching staff is absurd.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The very idea of a trade war with Canada — our neighbor, our ally, our closest friend, a nation that’s peaceful and whose people have a reputation for kindness — is absurd.
    — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of absurd
Adjective
  • Meeting them in real life was a crazy experience and being able to record with them was super fun.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
  • This crazy collision of pain, gratitude and faith now serves as the backbone of Leake’s new album Intimacy, which doesn’t shy away from the struggles his family endured.
    — Tricia Despres, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of crazy

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“Sappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sappy. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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