cloy in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

CLOY: To cause disgust or aversion through excessive sweetness or sentimentality.

The dessert was so sweet that it began to cloy after just a few bites.
Her overly sentimental speech seemed to cloy rather than inspire the audience.
As the film dragged on with its repetitive romantic themes, it began to cloy.
The perfume was so strong that it started to cloy and gave me a headache.
His attempts to flatter her became cloying, making her feel uncomfortable.