Definitions

1. adjective

excessively sweet or sentimental, often in a way that is considered insincere or overly emotional

“The saccharine tone of the love letter made it hard to take seriously.”

2. noun

a substance that is sweet and contains sugars, typically in the form of crystals

“The candy store sold various types of saccharine to make homemade sweets.”

3. noun

a sweet substance produced by the body as a result of the breakdown of glycogen

“After a workout, the athlete’s muscles released saccharine into the bloodstream.”