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saccharine

/ˈsækərɪn/
sac · cha · rine ˈsæk · ər · ɪn
English Definition
adj. overly sweet; cloying; artificial
中文释义
甜得发腻的;做作的
Significado en Español
empalagoso, almibarado
한국어 뜻
지나치게 달콤한, 감상적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngọt gắt, giả tạo
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sacchar(sugar) + ine→ saccharine, overly sweet.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the following word in the given context: The film''s ending was so saccharine that it left the audience feeling slightly nauseous.

  1. A Bitter
  2. B Sweet
  3. C Sour
  4. D Savory
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B — Sweet. “saccharine” means adj. overly sweet; cloying; artificial

Common questions about “saccharine”

What does “saccharine” mean?

saccharine — adj. overly sweet; cloying; artificial. In Chinese: 甜得发腻的;做作的.

How do you pronounce “saccharine”?

saccharine is pronounced /ˈsækərɪn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sac · cha · rine.

Is “saccharine” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. saccharine appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “saccharine”?

sacchar(sugar) + ine→ saccharine, overly sweet.

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