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 Mai Tai gets the autumnal treatment with sweet apple pie Orgeat syrup. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026

Quince syrup helps soothe sore throats, while jujube syrup promotes calmness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

More than 15 flies were on single-service items — those disposable plastic forks and knives — and soda syrup dispensers in the kitchen. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

The first starts with medium roast cold brew served over ice with Cinnamon Toast Crunch syrup and sweet cream, a product description says. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026