<p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>Sentimental in a contrived or unrestrained way: "The stories too often feature clichéd piffle and end with treacly flourishes."</li><li>Resembling molasses mixed with corn syrup in taste, color, texture, etc.: "The chestnut honey has a sweet, treacly taste with an earthy, nutty aroma."</li><li>Example: "We spent a delicious hour inhaling the treacly light of late afternoon."</li></ul>