hallmarkishとは 意味・読み方・使い方

形容詞

Hallmarkish (comparative more Hallmarkish, superlative most Hallmarkish)

1. (まれに, informal, derogatory) Expressing sentiment in a way that is oversweet and insincere; schmaltzy.
   • 1987, Toby Fulwiler, The Journal book

     And so we would have to expect that a few parents would find one student's journal entry scandalous, unpatriotic, or rebellious, when the rest of the readers might find it noble, sprightly, or even Hallmarkish.

   • 1994, Margaret McMullan, When Warhol was still alive

     "You got a letter, too," Ms. Simpson said, picking up a flowery Hallmarkish card...

   • 2004, Bertie Charles Forbes, Forbes

     Slogans like "We love to see you smile" sounded too Hallmarkish.

同意語

• Hallmarky