cloys

[US]/klɔɪz/
[UK]/klɔɪz/

Translation

v.to cause distaste or disgust through excess

Phrases & Collocations

cloys the palate

cloys the senses

cloys the mind

cloys the taste

cloys the heart

cloys with sweetness

cloys the spirit

cloys the atmosphere

cloys the experience

cloys the audience

Example Sentences

the sweetness of the dessert cloys after a few bites.

sometimes, too much praise can cloy the recipient.

the constant repetition of the song cloys my interest.

her overly sweet personality can sometimes cloy.

the movie's sentimental scenes cloyed the audience.

his excessive compliments cloyed during the meeting.

the rich sauce cloys if eaten too frequently.

the novel's repetitive themes cloyed after a while.

the overly sweetened drink cloys my taste buds.

her cloying affection started to annoy him.

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