1. the quality of being overly sentimental or emotional in a way that seems foolish or excessive
Usage: informal
2. the state of containing sap or being full of moisture
Usage: literal sense, referring to plants

Examples

• The movie’s sappiness made several viewers roll their eyes.
• Critics complained about the sappiness of the romantic comedy.
• She couldn’t stand the sappiness of greeting card messages.
• The sappiness of the young tree’s branches made them bend easily.
• Spring brought out the sappiness in all the maple trees.
• Despite its sappiness, the film was surprisingly popular.
• The sappiness of the wood indicated it was freshly cut.