What is another word for schmaltzy?
Pronunciation: [ʃmˈaltsi] (IPA) 
Schmaltzy is a term used to describe something that is overly sentimental or excessively emotional. Synonyms for this word include overly cloying, maudlin, corny, sappy, saccharine, treacly, and sentimental. These words all convey a sense of artificial sentimentality or emotional manipulation. Other synonyms that capture the essence of schmaltziness include trite, banal, hackneyed, and phony. Schmaltzy is commonly used in reference to sentimental music, movies, or stories, but can also be applied to sentimental behavior or speech. It is often used in a negative way to criticize something that is considered too cheesy or melodramatic.
