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verbTo become tiresome or unpleasant through an excess of something initially pleasing.
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Clear all filtersTo become tiresome or unpleasant through an excess of something initially pleasing.
Well chosen, apt, or pleasingly appropriate.
To seek favor or acceptance through pleasing behavior.
Having a distinct, pleasing flavor.
The occurrence of a valuable or pleasing discovery by chance.
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