Schmaltz (Noun)
Meaning
(Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The movie's cheesy soundtrack was dripping with schmaltz, making me roll my eyes.
- His paintings were criticized for their overly sentimental style, often described as schmaltz.
- The poet's words were laced with schmaltz, making her verses feel more like clichés than originals.
- Critics accused the director of relying too heavily on schmaltz to evoke an emotional response from the audience.
- Her music was often dismissed as schmaltz by those who preferred something more substantial and meaningful.