spoony

adjective

ˈspü-nē How to pronounce spoony (audio)
variants or spooney
Definition of spoonynext
as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way the spoony verses of a lovesick soldier to his girl back home the spoony plot of the new rom-com

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoony
  1. sentimental
  2. sticky
  3. sloppy
Adjective
  • His love of pop music stems from its timeless appeal and sentimental undertones.
    — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
  • However, they’re given an earnest, if sometimes overly sentimental, airing here thanks to Ueda’s personal connection to the material.
    — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • Unfortunately for us, those tenants have evolved a sticky knack for evading eviction, creating a webbing known as biofilm that prevents them from being easily licked or swallowed away.
    — Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Mosquito repellent patches or stickers, often marketed to parents of young children, claim less mess and more convenience than cumbersome, sticky insect repellent sprays and lotions.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of sticky
Adjective
  • Charlotte won the rebound battle 51 to 44, but left the Pistons open way too often and were sloppy with the ball, committing 25 turnovers.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The Lakers were sloppy with the basketball, turning it over 22 times.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of sloppy
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“Spoony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoony. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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