schmaltz — excessive sentimentality, especially in art, music, or literature
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: excessive sentimentality, especially in art, music, or literature
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃmɔːlts/
Korean meaning: 과도한 감상주의, 지나친 감정적 표현
Korean pronunciation: 쉬몰츠 (강세: 쉬몰츠)
Example Sentences
- The director's latest film was criticized for its heavy dose of schmaltz.
- My grandmother's cooking always included a generous amount of schmaltz.
- The love song was so full of schmaltz that even the radio DJ laughed.
schmaltz
NOUN//ʃmɔːlts//
excessive sentimentality, especially in art, music, or literature
Excessive sentimentality in entertainment
This schmaltz-filled waltz reveals its faults
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🌳Etymology
Origin
이디시어(Yiddish)에서 온 단어로, 원래는 '기름, 지방'을 의미하는 독일어 'Schmalz'에서 유래했습니다. 20세기 초 미국으로 이민 온 유대인들이 사용하면서, 음식의 기름진 특성이 '끈적끈적한 감정'을 비유하는 표현으로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The director's latest film was criticized for its heavy dose of schmaltz.”
“My grandmother's cooking always included a generous amount of schmaltz.”
“The love song was so full of schmaltz that even the radio DJ laughed.”
“Critics called the musical 'schmaltz on steroids' for its over-the-top emotional scenes.”
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