Novelettish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌnä-və-ˈle-tish/ nov·el·ett·ish

Meaning & Definition of Novelettish

Novelettish (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a novelette; especially, sentimental

Novelettish (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: chocolate-box, cloying, corny, drippy, fruity, gooey, lovey-dovey, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, 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 Novelettish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Novelettish:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Novelettish

Words with the opposite meaning of Novelettish:

unsentimental

Related Words for Novelettish

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 Novelettish

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

Origin & Etymology of Novelettish

First known use: 1904

Frequently Asked Questions about Novelettish

What does "Novelettish" mean?

"Novelettish" means of, relating to, or characteristic of a novelette; especially, sentimental. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or characteristic of a novelette; especially, sentimental.

What is another word for "Novelettish"?

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

What are different ways to say "Novelettish"?

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

What is the opposite of "Novelettish"?

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

How do you use "Novelettish" in a sentence?

Examples of "Novelettish" in a sentence: "readers will encounter surprisingly novelettish dialogue for a work that is supposed to be a literary novel".

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

"Novelettish" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Novelettish"?

"Novelettish" is pronounced /ˌnä-və-ˈle-tish/ and divided into syllables as nov·el·ett·ish.

What is the origin of the word "Novelettish"?

First known use: 1904.