What does CLOYS mean?

Parts of Speech

Cloys is a verb.

Definitions

Cloys means to cause someone to feel too much of something pleasant, especially something sweet or rich.

Pronunciations

US: /klɔɪz/

UK: /klɔɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word cloys comes from the Middle English word "cloyen," which means to hinder or block. Over time, it took on the meaning of causing someone to feel too much of something pleasant. It is often used to describe the feeling of being overwhelmed by sweetness or richness in food or drink.

Synonyms

• Sate
• Satisfy
• Glut

Related Words

• Clogs
• Cloys
• Cosys
• Cools
• Cuffs

Example Sentences

• The rich dessert was so sweet that it began to cloy her palate.
• He found that the rich and heavy meal began to cloys his appetite.
• The sweetness of the candy began to cloy his taste buds.