schmaltz

Speech parts

1. schmaltz - Noun

2. Schmaltz - Proper noun

Meaning

(Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music

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Synonyms

schmalz shmaltz corn romanticism mush goo sentiment nostalgia melodrama pathos sentimentality slush slop reminiscence bathos
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Antonyms

evil indifference cruelty egoism apathy numbness
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Hypernyms

sentimentality sloppiness mawkishness mushiness drippiness soupiness

Phrases with the word

schmaltz up

Examples

“As a parent of a high school senior, I understand the tremendous impact of this pandemic,” said board president Bonnie Spohn Schmaltz of Eden Valley-Watkins. Source: Internet

Physical winger Ryan Reaves created a talking point with about six minutes remaining in the second period when he decked Arizona’s Nick Schmaltz with a check to the head. Source: Internet

After working for Schmaltz, he moved on from sculpting to make-up artistry, attending CMU in Toronto to earn his diploma. Source: Internet

His initial appearance was rather startling, since he looked more like a football player than a violinist, but he played the dainty instrument beautifully and clearly, with emotion but not an ounce of schmaltz. Source: Internet

… Arizona leading scorer Nick Schmaltz missed his eighth straight game since suffering a head injury in an exhibition game. Source: Internet

The signees are forward Jake Schmaltz, forward Nick Portz, forward Matteo Costantini, forward Louis Jamernik, defenseman Scott Morrow, defenseman Luke Bast and goaltender Hobie Hedquist. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Schmalkaldic Schmall Schmallenberg virus schmaltz up schmaltzfest schmaltzily