Synonyms of cloying

Verb


1. surfeit, cloy, supply, provide, render, furnish

usage: supply or feed to surfeit

2. cloy, pall, satiate, sate, replete, fill

usage: cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing; "Too much spicy food cloyed his appetite"

Adjective


1. cloying, saccharine, syrupy, treacly, sweet (vs. sour)

usage: overly sweet

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Definition and meaning of cloying (Dictionary)