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treacle

noun
/ˈtriːkəl/

Meaning

A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.

Example Sentences

She poured treacle over the pancakes.

Synonyms

molasses, syrup, saccharine, sweetness

Antonyms

bitterness, harshness

Collocations

treacle pudding, black treacle, golden treacle, thick treacle

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