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Cloyingly
see synonyms of cloyinglyAdverb
1. cloyingly
in an overly sweet manner
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Cloyingly
see synonyms of cloyinglyverb
to make weary or cause weariness through an excess of something initially pleasurable or sweet
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Cloyingly
see synonyms of cloyingly verb transitive, verb intransitive
to surfeit, or make weary or displeased, by too much of something, esp. something sweet, rich, etc.
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Cloyingly
see synonyms of cloyinglyv. cloyed, cloy·ing, cloys
v.tr.
To cause distaste or disgust by supplying with too much of something originally pleasant, especially something rich or sweet; surfeit.
v.intr.
To be too filling, rich, or sweet.
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