"Cloyed" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The word "cloyed" is an adjective that means feeling overly rich, indulgent, or excessive, often to the point of being unpleasant or annoying. It can also describe something that is too sweet, sentimental, or sugary, to the point of being cloying or insipid. For example: "The overly sweet anniversary dinner left me feeling cloyed and ready for something less saccharine."
Clowning refers to behavior or actions that are comically foolish or nonsensical, often intentionally done to provide entertainment or humor. It can also describe the profession of a clown, who is a performer who wears artificial clothes, exaggerated makeup, and a peculiar appearance to make people laugh.
Cloxacillin is a semi-synthetic penicillin antibiotic, similar to dicloxacillin, that is used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, and skin infections. It works by killing the bacteria that are causing the infection. Cloxacillin is typically given orally or intravenously and is often used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including Streptococcus and Staphylococcus species.
Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses. It is typically prescribed for patients who have not responded to other treatments or have severe symptoms. It is often referred to as a "last resort" medication due to its potential side effects, including seizures, agranulocytosis (a condition in which the bone marrow fails to produce enough white blood cells), and a risk of sudden cardiac death.
Club-foot is a congenital medical condition, also known as talipes equinovarus, where a child is born with a deformed foot that points downward and inward, resembling the shape of a club.