Word of the Day – CloyingAshley Adams and David Weischadle, Esq.Ashley Adams and David Weischadle, Esq.Published: April 7, 2014Southern Stock\Getty ImagesShare on FacebookShare on TwitterToday's word of the day is: Cloying Dictionary.com defines cloying as: adjectivecausing or tending to cause disgust or aversion through excess: a perfume of cloying sweetness.overly ingratiating or sentimental.