schmaltz
The word “schmaltz” has 1 syllable: schmaltz
It's pronounced as /ʃmɔlts/
What is synonym and antonym for schmaltz?
In the thesaurus, “schmaltz” has 10 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for schmaltz along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for schmaltz
- claptrap
- corn
- drivel
- goo
- mush
- rubbish
- sludge
- slush
- soap opera
- tripe
Meanings of schmaltz
- noun
- Liquid chicken fat.
- Excessively sentimental art or music.
Example Sentences
- The movie had a bit too much schmaltz for my taste.
- He added some nostalgic schmaltz to make the speech more heartfelt.
- Critics complained that the story leaned heavily on old-fashioned schmaltz.
- Sometimes a little schmaltz makes holiday music more charming.
- The play balanced humor and schmaltz without feeling forced.
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms or another words to schmaltz, such as: claptrap, corn, drivel, goo, mush, rubbish, sludge.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- mush
- mushiness
- sappiness
- schmaltz
- schmalz
- sentiment
- sentimentalism
- sentimentality
- sirup
- sloppiness
- soppiness
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sappiness
- bathos
- corn
- corniness
- emotion
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- hokeyness
- hokiness
- lovey-doveyness
- maudlinism
- maudlinness
- mawkishness
- melodrama
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- mush
- mushiness
- nostalgia
- reminiscence
- saccharinity
- schmaltz
- schmalz
- sentiment
- sentimentalism
- sentimentality
- sirup
- sloppiness
- soppiness
- syrup
- triteness
bathos
- corn
- corniness
- emotion
- gooeyness
- hokeyness
- hokiness
- lovey-doveyness
- mawkishness
- mush
- mushiness
- saccharinity
- sappiness
- schmaltz
- schmalz
- sentiment
- sentimentalism
- sentimentality
- sirup
- sloppiness
- soppiness
- syrup