单词 | syrupy |
释义 | syrupy From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Foodsyrupysyr‧up‧y /ˈsɪrəpi $ ˈsɜː-, ˈsɪ-/ adjective1 DFthick and sticky like syrup, or containing syrup a syrupy liquid2 NICEtoo nice or kind in a way that seems insincere – used to show disapproval a syrupy speechExamples from the Corpussyrupy• She could even hear background music, syrupy and soothing, in her head.• syrupy canned fruits• The sauce should have a syrupy consistency.• Now I was about to meet him again, it was as if I had suddenly woken up from a syrupy dream.• One bite of coffee cake that tasted like a syrupy old sponge and they knew better the next time.• As for sugary desserts, avoid syrupy puddings, mousses, gateaux and most pastries.• a syrupy speech about world peace• This Suffolk version is more subtle: a creamy lemon custard with syrupy undertones. |
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