lovey–dovey

adjective \ˌlə-vē-ˈdə-vē\

: showing a lot of love or affection

Full Definition of LOVEY-DOVEY

: expressing much love or sentimentality; also : mushy

— lovey–dovey·ness \-nəs\ noun

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1886

Synonyms: chocolate-box, cloying, drippy, fruity, gooey, lovey-dovey, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, novelettish, saccharine, sappy, schmaltzy, sentimental, sloppy, slushy, soppy, soupy, spoony (or spooney), sticky, sugarcoated, sugary, wet

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