1. most excessively sentimental or emotionally manipulative
Usage: superlative form of schmaltzy; informal

Examples

• That was the schmaltziest movie I’ve ever seen.
• The schmaltziest songs always make her cry.
• His speech was the schmaltziest part of the entire ceremony.
• The greeting card section had the schmaltziest messages.
• Even by romantic comedy standards, this was the schmaltziest plot.
• The schmaltziest moments in the play drew the biggest reactions.