Corniness: meaning, definitions and examples
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corniness
[ ˈkɔːniːnəs ]
in movies
The quality of being overly sentimental or melodramatic, often to the point of being cliché. Corniness is typically characterized by exaggerated emotions or situations that come across as insincere or artificial.
Synonyms
cliché, melodrama, sentimentality
Examples of usage
- His speech was filled with corniness, making the audience roll their eyes.
- The movie's corniness was so exaggerated that it became unintentionally humorous.
Translations
Translations of the word "corniness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cafonice
🇮🇳 सस्तापन
🇩🇪 Kitschigkeit
🇮🇩 kegilaan
🇺🇦 банальність
🇵🇱 kiczowatość
🇯🇵 陳腐さ
🇫🇷 ringardise
🇪🇸 cursilería
🇹🇷 banallık
🇰🇷 진부함
🇸🇦 التفاهة
🇨🇿 klišé
🇸🇰 gýčovitosť
🇨🇳 俗气
🇸🇮 kičavost
🇮🇸 hallærislegt
🇰🇿 арзандық
🇬🇪 ბანალურობა
🇦🇿 banallıq
🇲🇽 cursilería
Word origin
The word 'corniness' originated from the term 'corny', which was first used in the 1930s in American English. 'Corny' initially referred to something simple or unsophisticated, like the rural countryside (cornfields). Over time, it evolved to describe something overly sentimental or trite. The concept of 'corniness' has been prevalent in popular culture, particularly in the context of movies and entertainment.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,045, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.