ˈsak(ə)rə̇n, -kəˌrēn, -kəˌrīn adjective
Etymology: Latin sacchar um sugar + English -ine — more at sacchar-
1.
a. : of, relating to, or of the nature of sugar
saccharine taste
saccharine fermentation
b. : yielding or containing sugar
saccharine vegetables
2. : overly or unpleasantly sweet
saccharine flavor
3. : unpleasantly or ingratiatingly pleasant, agreeable, gentle, or friendly
a saccharine smile
saccharine poetry