cheesy

adj. silly or too emotional in a way that is not original.

adj. excessively sentimental, clichéd, or trite; often used to describe media that lacks artistic depth.

“The movie had a really cheesy ending where everyone started singing together.”

“While some critics dismissed the romantic comedy as cheesy, the audience seemed to appreciate its unapologetic use of traditional genre tropes.”

Informal

adj. looking fake or forced, especially when talking about a smile.

adj. describing a facial expression, particularly a smile, that appears forced, exaggerated, or insincere.

“He gave a cheesy grin for the camera even though he was tired.”

“The politician maintained a cheesy smile throughout the interview, even as the reporter began asking increasingly difficult questions about the budget.”

Informal

adj. tasting like cheese or having a lot of cheese in it.

adj. containing, resembling, or having the characteristic qualities of cheese.

“I love eating cheesy pasta for dinner when it is cold outside.”

“The chef prepared a rich, cheesy sauce using a blend of aged cheddar and sharp parmesan to complement the roasted vegetables.”

adj. looking cheap or badly made.

adj. of poor quality, shoddy, or cheap in appearance.

“The hotel lobby was decorated with cheesy plastic gold statues.”

“The gift shop was filled with cheesy souvenirs that were clearly manufactured in bulk for unsuspecting tourists.”

Informal