cheesier; cheesiest
1
a
: resembling or suggesting cheese especially in consistency or odor
b
: containing cheese
2
: shabby sense 3c, cheap
a cheesy movie
cheesy motels
cheesiness
noun
Examples of cheesy in a Sentence
cheesy plastic knickknacks lined the fireplace mantel
a cheesy watch that he bought from a sidewalk vendor preying on tourists
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The flavor veers from saucy to cheesy to yeasty, and this uneven seasoning distribution leaves some chips the hue of sunburned buttcheeks, others pale.
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Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
You'll be rewarded with a cheesy sauce that tastes natural and well seasoned.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
Each sandwich is crafted with 100 percent real butter, the best real cheese, fresh-baked bread and real garlic for a crispy, cheesy, satisfying bite every time.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
And while casseroles might be the most traditional covered dish, cheesy and creamy recipes in 9 x 13 pans don’t have to be the only things on the table.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
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Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
You'll be rewarded with a cheesy sauce that tastes natural and well seasoned.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
Each sandwich is crafted with 100 percent real butter, the best real cheese, fresh-baked bread and real garlic for a crispy, cheesy, satisfying bite every time.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
And while casseroles might be the most traditional covered dish, cheesy and creamy recipes in 9 x 13 pans don’t have to be the only things on the table.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheesy
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesy. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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cheesy
adjective
cheesier; cheesiest
1
a
: resembling or suggesting cheese
b
: containing cheese
2
: cheap sense 3a
a cheesy movie
cheesiness
noun
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