novelettish

adjective

ˌnä-və-ˈle-tish How to pronounce novelettish (audio)
Definition of novelettishnext
as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way readers will encounter surprisingly novelettish dialogue for a work that is supposed to be a literary novel

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelettish
  1. sentimental
  2. sloppy
  3. sticky
Adjective
  • Artifact Uprising Color Series Photo Book $22 Make your bestie misty-eyed with a sentimental gift in the form of a photo book that showcases your favorite memories with them (or their Instagram feed).
    Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Legacy can make even an ironical man do sentimental things.
    Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • Not rotating cushions can lead to uneven use patterns—especially around the center of chairs or the edges of sofas—which can then make cushions look saggy, sloppy, or worn out.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Buffalo Bills 30, Indianapolis Colts 20: The Bills overcame an uncharacteristically sloppy performance from Josh Allen to push past the pesky Colts.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of sloppy
Adjective
  • Of course, anyone with a low tolerance for sugary sweet, sometimes sticky sentimentality would want to suck on a pack of lemons afterwards.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • To avoid a potentially sticky situation, go with one of these six leak-free options.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of sticky
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Thesaurus Entries Near novelettish

novelettes

novelettish

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