cloyingness

/ˈkloɪ.ɪnəs/n

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being overly sweet or cloying; excessive or insistent sweetness or familiarity.

“The cloyingness of the perfume made it unbearable to wear in public.”

Synonyms

  • sappiness
  • sickliness

Antonyms

  • bitterness
  • harshness