shmaltz

[US]/ʃmɔːlts/
[UK]/ʃmɑlts/

Translation

n.extremely sentimental music or art
Word Forms
Pluralshmaltzs

Phrases & Collocations

shmaltz overload

pure shmaltz

shmaltz factor

shmaltz appeal

shmaltz moment

shmaltz machine

shmaltz scene

shmaltz fest

shmaltz alert

shmaltz vibe

Example Sentences

his speech was filled with shmaltz, making it less sincere.

she loves the shmaltz in romantic movies.

the song was criticized for its shmaltz and cliché lyrics.

many people enjoy the shmaltz of holiday traditions.

his writing is often dismissed as shmaltz by critics.

she added a bit of shmaltz to her speech to make it more emotional.

some find the shmaltz in pop songs appealing.

the movie was a mix of action and shmaltz.

his poetry often borders on shmaltz, appealing to emotions.

they criticized the show for its excessive shmaltz.

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