Saccharine

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsækəɹɪn/
• Homophones: saccharin

From Medieval Latin saccharum + -ine.

Full definition of saccharine

Adjective

1. Of or relating to sugar.
2. (pejorative) Excessively sweet in action or disposition; syrupy.
3. Sentimental or romantic to the point of ridiculousness.

Synonyms

• (excessively sweet) precious, syrupy, twee

From saccharin + -ine

Adjective

1. Of or relating to saccharin.----