overtinsel

/ɒvərˈtɪnsəl/

Definitions

1. noun

Something or someone that is seen as overly sentimental or emotionally manipulative, often in a way that is perceived as insincere or contrived.

“The romantic comedy was criticized for being an overtinsel, preying on the emotions of its viewers.”

Synonyms

  • mawkishness
  • sentimentalism

Antonyms

  • detachment
  • pragmatism