schmaltziness

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English

Etymology

From schmaltzy +‎ -ness.

Noun

schmaltziness (uncountable)

  1. The quality or state of being schmaltzy.
    • 2015 July 5, Mike Hale, “Review: ‘Tough Love’ on PBS Examines Custody Battles With the State”, in New York Times:
      There’s an occasional schmaltziness, aggravated by the overuse of a twangy score, but more than enough moments of genuine heartbreak, joy and suspense to make up for it.