ckliwy

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Polish

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *tъsklivъ.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡skli.vɘ/
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  • Rhymes: -ivɘ
  • Syllabification: ckli‧wy

Adjective

ckliwy (comparative ckliwszy, superlative najckliwszy, derived adverb ckliwie or ckliwo)

  1. gooey, mawkish, mushy, saccharine, sappy, soppy (oversentimental)
    Synonym: łzawy
  2. (of smells and flavors) nauseating, nauseous, vomitrocious (causing a desire to vomit; disgusting or gross)
    Synonyms: mdlący, mdły

Declension

Derived terms

noun

Further reading

  • ckliwy in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • ckliwy in Polish dictionaries at PWN