spoony

adjective \ˈspü-nē\

spoon·i·erspoon·i·est

Definition of SPOONY

: silly, foolish; especially : unduly sentimental

: being sentimentally in love

spoony or spoon·ey \ˈspü-nē\

English slang spoon simpleton

First Known Use: circa 1812

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

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