1. excessively sentimental or emotional in a way that seems artificial or overdone
Usage: informal

Examples

• The movie’s schmalzy ending made everyone in the theater groan.
• His schmalzy love songs were popular despite their cheesy lyrics.
• The greeting card was too schmalzy for her taste.
• The politician’s schmalzy speech failed to convince the skeptical audience.
• She avoided schmalzy romantic comedies, preferring more realistic films.
• The restaurant’s schmalzy decor included fake flowers and heart-shaped mirrors.