What is another word for schmalzy?
Pronunciation: [ʃmˈaltsi] (IPA) 
Schmalzy is an adjective used to describe something that is overly sentimental or excessively emotional. Synonyms for schmalzy include sappy, mushy, cheesy, corny, syrupy, saccharine, maudlin, sentimental, and mawkish. Sappy and mushy both imply an excessive amount of sentimentality or emotion. Cheesy and corny both suggest a lack of originality or creativity in expressing emotion. Syrupy and saccharine both suggest a cloying sweetness that can be overwhelming. Maudlin and sentimental both imply a tendency to become overly emotional to the point of being insincere or exaggerated. Mawkish is a less commonly used synonym that suggests a sentimental or nostalgic quality that is borders on being nauseating.
