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Synonyms
Antonyms
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1. syrupy
adjective. overly sweet.
Synonyms
- saccharine
- sweet
- cloying
Antonyms
- hateful
- soured
- displeasing
- dry
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- syrup (English)
- sirop (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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2. syrupy
adjective. having a relatively high resistance to flow.
Synonyms
- thick
Antonyms
- salty
- nonadhesive
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- syrup (English)
- sirop (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. syrupy
adjective. with honey added.
Synonyms
- honied
- sugary
Antonyms
- tasteless
- unmelodious
- malodorous
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- syrup (English)
- sirop (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Sentences with syrupy
1. Adjective
Cook the sugar and water over medium heat until it turns dark brown and has a syrupy consistency, about 7 minutes.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Pour about 2/3 of the liquid to another skillet and bring to a boil over high heat until its texture is thick and syrupy.
3. Verb, base form
Reduce the heat to low, and add more water if needed, but just enough to make it syrupy.