Synonyms of syrup

syrup

noun

ˈsər-əp 

variants also sirup

as in sentimentality

the state or quality of having an excess of tender feelings (as of love, nostalgia, or compassion)

a television show for toddlers that is nothing more than pure syrup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sentimentality
• sentimentalism
• emotion
• gooeyness
• bathos
• sappiness
• saccharinity
• mush
• mawkishness
• soppiness
• mushiness
• sloppiness
• corn
• sentiment
• lovey-doveyness
• schmaltz
• corniness
• hokeyness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cynicism
• hardheadedness
• hard-heartedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of syrup

The Pepp in Your Step, an old-fashioned with black pepper syrup, gave me sugar-rush Wisconsin supper club vibes. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Rebels, the company’s proprietary energy drinks, come iced or blended with dozens of syrup options. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 8 Sep. 2026

Pinterest in August found that searches on its platform for banana latte syrup skyrocketed 916%; blueberry coffee rose 384%; and marshmallow cold foam increased 250%. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Add bourbon, lemon, ginger, syrup, and vinegar, and shake with ice for eight to 10 seconds. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026