saccharinity
|sac-cha-rin-i-ty|
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/ˌsækəˈrɪnɪti/
excessive sweetness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'saccharinity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'saccharum,' where 'sacchar-' meant 'sugar.'
Historical Evolution
'saccharum' transformed into the French word 'saccharin,' and eventually became the modern English word 'saccharinity' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sugar-like quality,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessive sweetness or sentimentality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being excessively sweet or sentimental.
The saccharinity of the movie made it hard to watch.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42