vanillery

/vænɪˈlɛri/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality of being excessively or insincerely sweet or sentimental, especially in language or behavior.

“Her vanillery was off-putting, making it hard for anyone to take her seriously.”

Synonyms

  • gushiness
  • sentimentality

Antonyms

  • bluntness
  • brusqueness