Sentimentalism.
Excessively sweet in action or disposition, especially if romantic or sentimental to the point of ridiculousness; sickly sweet, syrupy.
Resembling granulated sugar; saccharoid.
Of or relating to saccharin (“a white, crystalline powder, C₇H₅NO₃S, used as an artificial sweetener in food products”).
One who believes or espouses the philosophy of sensationalism.
One who indulges in sensational behavior or action.
Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).