Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
corny
adjective
/ˈkɔːrni/
Definition
Having an overly sentimental or clichéd quality.
Examples
- The movie was so corny that I couldn’t help but laugh at its attempts to be romantic.
- Her corny jokes always manage to lift the mood in the room.
- Despite its corny plot, the book had some redeeming qualities.
Meaning
Often used to describe something that is cheesy or overly sentimental and lacks originality.
Synonyms
- cheesy
- sentimental
- trite
- over-the-top
- cornball
