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Meaning of Hallmarkish | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

Expressing sentiment in a way that is oversweet and insincere; schmaltzy.

derogatory, informal, rare

Examples

“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.”
“"You got a letter, too," Ms. Simpson said, picking up a flowery Hallmarkish card[…]”
“Slogans like "We love to see you smile" sounded too Hallmarkish.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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