Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
schmaltz
noun
/ʃmɑlts/
Definition
Excessive sentimentalism, especially in music or art.
Examples
- The movie was criticized for its schmaltz, with melodramatic scenes that felt forced.
- Her speech was filled with schmaltz, making everyone in the audience a little teary-eyed.
- The song was so full of schmaltz that it became a parody of itself.
Meaning
Schmaltz refers to overly sentimental or emotional expressions that may seem insincere or exaggerated.
Synonyms
- sentimentality
- maudlinness
- sentimentalism
- corniness
