cheesier; cheesiest
1
a
: resembling or suggesting cheese especially in consistency or odor
b
: containing cheese
2
: shabby sense 3c, cheap
a cheesy movie
cheesy motels
cheesiness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of cheesy in a Sentence
cheesy plastic knickknacks lined the fireplace mantel
a cheesy watch that he bought from a sidewalk vendor preying on tourists
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This pillow is adorable and seasonal without feeling too cheesy, per one shopper.
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Miles Walls, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Whether your cinematic tastes tend more toward spine-tingling suspense, bloody gore, cheesy horror, or light-hearted fantasy, watching spooky movies is one of the best ways to get into the Halloween spirit.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
The actor and comedian recently teamed up with Rice-A-Roni to help launch their latest innovation: Mac-A-Roni, a cheesy, creamy twist on the classic side dish.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
There's sage and rosemary and lemon zest in the cheesy mixture.
—Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
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Miles Walls, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Whether your cinematic tastes tend more toward spine-tingling suspense, bloody gore, cheesy horror, or light-hearted fantasy, watching spooky movies is one of the best ways to get into the Halloween spirit.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
The actor and comedian recently teamed up with Rice-A-Roni to help launch their latest innovation: Mac-A-Roni, a cheesy, creamy twist on the classic side dish.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
There's sage and rosemary and lemon zest in the cheesy mixture.
—Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesy. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.
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cheesy
adjective
cheesier; cheesiest
1
a
: resembling or suggesting cheese
b
: containing cheese
2
: cheap sense 3a
a cheesy movie
cheesiness
noun
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