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   Sweet

   /swēt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter: "a cup of hot sweet tea" Similar sugarysweetenedsaccharinesugaredhoneyedcandiedglacésyrupytreaclysicklycloyingOpposite soursharpsavory
   • ▪ (of air, water, or food) fresh, pure, and untainted: "lungfuls of the clean, sweet air" Similar purewholesomefreshuncontaminatedcleanclearOpposite harshrotten
   • ▪ smelling pleasant like flowers or perfume; fragrant: "sweet-scented flowers" Similar fragrantaromaticsweet-smellingperfumedbalmyscentedliterary:ambrosialredolent
   • 2. pleasing in general; delightful: "it was the sweet life he had always craved" Similar pleasantpleasingagreeabledelightfulnicesatisfyinggratifyingwelcomegoodacceptableto one's likingentertainingcharminginvitingattractivefineinformal:lovelygreatOpposite harshdisagreeable
   • ▪ highly satisfying or gratifying: "some sweet, short-lived revenge"
   • ▪ used to express approval or admiration; excellent: informal "Yeah, I'd like to come to the party. Sweet!"
   • ▪ working, moving, or done smoothly or easily: "the sweet handling of this motorcycle"
   • ▪ (of sound) melodious or harmonious: "the sweet notes of the flute" Similar musicaltunefuldulcetmelodiouslyricalmellifluoussoftharmoniouseuphonioussilveryhoneyedliquidmellowrichsmoothsweet-soundingsweet-tonedsilver-tonedbell-likegoldenOpposite harshdiscordant
   • ▪ denoting music, especially jazz, played at a steady tempo without improvisation. US
   • 3. (of a person or action) pleasant and kind or thoughtful: "a very sweet nurse came along" Similar likableappealingengagingamiablepleasantagreeablegenialfriendlynicegood-naturedkindkindlykindheartedthoughtfulconsideratecharmingwinningenchantingcaptivatingdelightfullovelyas nice as piesimpaticodated:takingOpposite nasty
   • ▪ (especially of a person or animal) charming and endearing: "a sweet little cat" Similar cutelovableadorableendearingcharmingattractivedearinformal:adorbs
   • ▪ infatuated or in love with: informal, dated "she seemed quite sweet on him"
   • ▪ dear; beloved: "my sweet love" Similar deardearestdarlingbelovedlovedcherishedprecioustreasuredprizedworshippedidolized
   • ▪ used as a respectful form of address: archaic "go to thy rest, sweet sir"
   • 4. used for emphasis in various phrases and exclamations: "What had happened? Sweet nothing"
   • ▪ used to emphasize the unpredictable individuality of someone's actions: "I'd rather carry on in my own sweet way"

   noun

   • 1. a small shaped piece of sweet food made with sugar: British "a bag of sweets" Similar piece of confectionerychocolatebonbonfondanttoffeecandyinformal:sweetiearchaic:sweetmeatconfection
   • 2. sweet foods, collectively: "Americans eat too many sweets"
   • ▪ a sweet dish forming a course of a meal; a dessert: British "she served up a lovely sweet made with whipped chestnuts and almond paste" Similar dessertsweet coursesecond courselast coursepuddinginformal:afterspud
   • 3. used as an affectionate form of address: "hello, my sweet" Similar deardarlingdearestdear onelovesweetheartbelovedinformal:honeyangelpetsweetiesugarhoney piesweetie piecutie piebabebabybaedollpoppettreasurequerida
   • 4. the sweet part or element of something: archaic, literary "you have had the bitter, now comes the sweet"
   • ▪ the pleasures or delights found in something: "the sweets of office"

   Word Origin Old Englishswēte, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zoet, German süss, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin suavis and Greek hēdus.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sweetish adjective

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySWEET definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 19, 2024 · 1. adjective. Sweet food and drink contains a lot of sugar. ...a mug of sweet tea. If the sauce seems too sweet, add a dash of red wine vinegar. Synonyms: sugary, sweetened, cloying, honeyed [poetic] More Synonyms of sweet. sweetness uncountable noun. Florida oranges have a natural sweetness. 2. adjective.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › sweetSWEET Synonyms: 403 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

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   Definition of sweet. 1. as in loved. granted special treatment or attention promised his dying mother that he would always take care of his sweet sister. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. loved. beloved. cherished. precious. favorite. darling. special. dear. adored. pet. favored.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySWEET | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Add to word list. ( esp. of food or drink) having a taste similar to that of sugar or honey: The four basic tastes are sweet, salty, bitter, and sour. I like sweet cherries. The desserts were not overly sweet. If a smell or sound is sweet, it is pleasant and enjoyable: a sweet-smelling rose bush.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sweetSweet - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of sweet. adjective. having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar. synonyms: sugary. containing sugar. cloying, saccharine, syrupy, treacly. overly sweet. sweetish. somewhat sweet. tasty. pleasing to the sense of taste. see more. adjective. with sweetening added. synonyms: sugared, sweet-flavored, sweetened. sugary.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsweet adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of sweet adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. sweet. adjective. /swiːt/ (comparative sweeter, superlative sweetest) Idioms. food/drink. containing, or tasting as if it contains, a lot of sugar. a cup of hot sweet tea. sweet food. I had a craving for something sweet. roast duck with a sweet and sour sauce.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSWEET | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] sweet. noun [ C ] UK uk / swiːt / (US candy) A2. a small piece of sweet food, often made of sugar or chocolate: You shouldn't eat so many sweets - they're bad for your teeth. (Definition of sweet from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of sweet. in Chinese (Traditional) 味道, （尤指食物或飲料）甜的, 愉快的…

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americansweet adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   sweet. adjective. /swit/ (sweeter, sweetest) food/drink. containing, or tasting as if it contains, a lot of sugar He likes his coffee sweet. sweet food I had a craving for something sweet. sweet sherry This apple pie is too sweet for me. opposite sour compare bitter, salty. Want to learn more?