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sweet
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- pronunciation:
- swit
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
sweeter, sweetest |
| definition 1: |
having a flavor like that of sugar or honey; not bitter, salty, or sour in taste.
The strawberries were ripe and very sweet.
- antonyms:
- acid, acidulous, bitter, dry, savory, sour
- similar words:
- confectionary, honeyed, saccharine, sugary, sweetened
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| definition 2: |
tasting of or containing a relatively large amount of sugar.
Dark chocolate is not as sweet as milk chocolate.- synonyms:
- sugary
- similar words:
- candied, rich, saccharine
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| definition 3: |
containing no salt.
sweet butter- synonyms:
- unsalted
- similar words:
- fresh, soft
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| definition 4: |
gentle or pleasant in temperament; good-natured; lovable.
a sweet child with a kind heart- synonyms:
- gentle, good-natured, lovable, nice
- antonyms:
- acid, bitter, ill-natured, nasty
- similar words:
- dear, kind, pleasant
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| definition 5: |
pleasing to the mind or senses.
sweet smellsher sweet thoughts of mesweet music- synonyms:
- dulcet, pleasant, pleasing
- antonyms:
- discordant, harsh, malodorous
- similar words:
- delectable, delicious, fragrant, good, happy, honeyed, lovely, nice
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| definition 6: |
sentimental.
a sweet film- synonyms:
- mawkish, saccharine, schmaltzy, sentimental, sugary, syrupy, treacly
- similar words:
- candied, cloying, honeyed
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| definition 7: |
thoughtful in a loving way.
You're lucky to have such a sweet husband.It was sweet of you to bring flowers.- synonyms:
- considerate, kind, thoughtful
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| definition 8: |
greatly loved; dear.
- synonyms:
- beloved, dear, dearest
- similar words:
- darling, precious
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| definition 9: |
not spoiled or stale; fresh.
- synonyms:
- fresh, good
- antonyms:
- rancid, rotten, spoiled
- similar words:
- unspoiled
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| related words: |
adorable, agreeable, balmy, mellow, melodious, smooth |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
in a sweet way; sweetly.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(often pl.) any food with a sweet flavor such as candy, cookies, pastry, or the like.
I don't have a taste for sweets.
- synonyms:
- confectionaries
- antonyms:
- acid
- similar words:
- candy, dessert
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| definition 2: |
a beloved person.
- synonyms:
- honey, sweetheart, sweetie
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| definition 3: |
(chiefly British) a sweet food made primarily of sugar; candy.
They shared a bag of sweets. |
| definition 4: |
(chiefly British) a sweet dish served at the end of a meal; dessert.
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| related words: |
darling, love |
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| derivations: |
sweetly (adv.), sweetness (n.) |
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