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
  • What was once a contemporary exploration of horror has become a sentimental aesthetic, with this particular version of 2011 looking ironically idealistic because younger viewers never had to live inside it.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In a sentimental moment before Game 2 of the Wild Card Series, Bellinger caught the ceremonial first pitch from his father, Clay Bellinger, who played for the Yankees from 1999-2001.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • With so many of its procedural plots echoing and sometimes directly referencing real-world events, Cupertino is more substantive and less inherently silly than Elsbeth.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Almost sounds silly now, with the way the team has stumbled and bumbled its way through the first four games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of silly
Adjective
  • The lightweight, slightly milky formula sank into my skin quickly without feeling sticky or heavy, leaving behind a luminous finish that made my complexion look fresher almost immediately.
    — Lucy Partington, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Our highlights were the sticky Yabba pot rice and the lamb curry, which were fragrant and delicate but packed a punch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sticky
Adjective
  • Trump’s super intelligence rebrand can ultimately be read in a couple ways, though arguably neither are particularly nuanced or incisive — just further indicative of the daily deluge of stupid.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Once upon a time, the idea that the world was growing stupider was mostly confined to the realm of dyspeptic reactionary polemic.
    — James Marriott, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of stupid
Adjective
  • One possibility is that teams are simply playing sloppier football.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But sloppy play extended the fifth inning and put the Dodgers in a hole again.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sloppy
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  • Soaking the suburbs over parking is reminiscent of other foolish, revenue-grabbing ideas, such as a congestion tax aimed at outsiders as a way to gin up money to cover Chicago’s ever-present budget black hole.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • With Oracle having lost more than $20 billion in stock-market value today, this appears to be penny-wise and pound foolish.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of foolish
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  • Alongside Kardashian, Watts, Nash-Betts and Paulson, the series stars Teyana Taylor, Matthew Noszka and Glenn Close, who all one-up each other with deliriously absurd lines of dialogue.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The title comes from a phrase that became part of his creative vocabulary and began appearing in sketches whenever an absurd situation called for a perfectly incredulous response.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of absurd
Adjective
  • The pictures from Bill Clinton’s Oval Office are wild — a reminder of what crazy lives you guys have had.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
  • As crazy as that sounds, the Bears held the ball for 42 minutes and 15 seconds.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of crazy

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“Sappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sappy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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