Drippy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈdri-pē/ drip·py

Meaning & Definition of Drippy

Drippy (adjective)

  1. characterized by dripping; especially, rainy, drizzly
  2. mawkish

Drippy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way

    "drippy romance novels that are apparently intended for the terminally lovesick"

    similar: chocolate-box, cloying, corny, fruity, gooey, lovey-dovey, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, novelettish, saccharine, sappy, schmaltzy, sentimental, sloppy, slushy, soppy, soupy, spoony, sticky, sugarcoated, sugary, wet
    related: dreamy, misty-eyed, moonstruck, moony, nostalgic, starry-eyed, feel-good, fuzzy, melodramatic, soap-operatic, soapy, sudsy, flat, insipid, soft-boiled, tasteless, vapid, watery, cutesy, twee (chiefly British)
    opposite: unsentimental
    near: unadulterated, unvarnished, antisentimental, cynical, hard-boiled, hard-edged, hardheaded

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Drippy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Drippy:

chocolate-box, cloying, corny, fruity, gooey, lovey-dovey, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, novelettish, saccharine, sappy, schmaltzy, sentimental, sloppy, slushy, soppy, soupy, spoony, sticky, sugarcoated, sugary, wet

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Drippy

Words with the opposite meaning of Drippy:

unsentimental

Related Words for Drippy

dreamy, misty-eyed, moonstruck, moony, nostalgic, starry-eyed, feel-good, fuzzy, melodramatic, soap-operatic, soapy, sudsy, flat, insipid, soft-boiled, tasteless, vapid, watery, cutesy, twee

Near Antonyms of Drippy

unadulterated, unvarnished, antisentimental, cynical, hard-boiled, hard-edged, hardheaded

Word Forms of Drippy

Inflections: drippier, drippiest

Origin & Etymology of Drippy

First known use: circa 1718

Frequently Asked Questions about Drippy

What does "Drippy" mean?

"Drippy" means characterized by dripping; especially, rainy, drizzly. As an adjective, it is defined as: characterized by dripping; especially, rainy, drizzly.

What is another word for "Drippy"?

Other words for "Drippy" include chocolate-box, cloying, corny, fruity, gooey, lovey-dovey, maudlin and mawkish. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Drippy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Drippy"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Drippy". Common alternatives include chocolate-box, cloying, corny, fruity, gooey, lovey-dovey, maudlin, mawkish, mushy and novelettish.

What is the opposite of "Drippy"?

Antonyms of "Drippy" include unsentimental. Near antonyms include unadulterated, unvarnished, antisentimental and cynical.

How do you use "Drippy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Drippy" in a sentence: "drippy romance novels that are apparently intended for the terminally lovesick".

Is "Drippy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Drippy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Drippy"?

"Drippy" is pronounced /ˈdri-pē/ and divided into syllables as drip·py.

What is the origin of the word "Drippy"?

First known use: circa 1718.