Definitions

1. adjective

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

“The saccharine tone of the romantic comedy’s dialogue made it hard to take seriously.”

2. noun

something that is excessively sweet or sentimental

“The saccharine language used in the advertisement was annoying to listen to.”

3. verb

to make or make something seem excessively sweet or sentimental

“The writer saccharined the ending of the novel to make it more emotionally appealing.”