Synonyms for

Corny

Verb / ˈkɔ:rni: / Another word for corny — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that is old-fashioned, overused, or too sentimental.

Synonyms & similar words

platitudinal platitudinous bromidic cheesy hackneyed trite banal predictable hokey kitschy clichéd stale dated unoriginal unimaginative old-fashioned outdated sentimental mawkish maudlin slushy sappy nostalgic

Synonyms by register

Formal

trite hackneyed clichéd banal

Informal

cheesy tacky hokey lame gauche

Literary

mawkish sentimental platitudinous

Antonyms

original witty sophisticated clever fresh insightful modern

Common collocations

  • corny joke
  • corny pickup line
  • corny movie
  • corny song
  • corny sentiment
  • corny humor
  • corny idea

Word family

noun corniness
adjective corny

Usage note

Often used to describe humor, jokes, or expressions that are overly sentimental, predictable, or lacking in originality. It carries a negative connotation of being unsophisticated or tiresome.

Example sentences

  1. The movie was so corny that I couldnt finish it.
  2. I dont like wearing corny clothes.
  3. The love letter he wrote to her was corny.
  4. The comedians jokes were too corny for my taste.
  5. The song lyrics were corny and cliche.

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