NOVELETTISH Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

novelettish

adjective

ˌnä-və-ˈle-tish

Definition of novelettish

as in sentimental

appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way readers will encounter surprisingly novelettish dialogue for a work that is supposed to be a literary novel

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Adjective

There’s too much family trauma to make this a sentimental reunion.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
In astrology, Cancer is known for its deeply protective instincts, sentimental nature and emotional attachment to memory.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of sentimental

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Lime clasts are tiny white chunks of limestone that were previously mistaken for evidence of sloppy mixing.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
The Americans played sloppy and ugly soccer in the first half, and Belgium overwhelmed the home side.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of sloppy

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What left me feeling more sticky-fingered were the gorgeous (and authentic) Asian artifacts that were placed throughout the room.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
To overcome the water’s sticky surface tension, the engineers discovered the robot must approach the surface at a steep 70-degree pitch.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Definition of sticky

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