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Sweet

noun
/swiːt/
Word Frequency: 24.8

Definitions

1.nounThe basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
2.nounA confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.
3.nounA food eaten for dessert.
"Can we see the sweet menu, please?"
4.nounSweetheart; darling.
5.nounThat which is sweet or pleasant in odour; a perfume.
6.nounSweetness, delight; something pleasant to the mind or senses.
7.verbTo sweeten.
8.adjectiveHaving a pleasant taste, especially one relating to the basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
"a sweet apple"
9.adjectiveHaving a taste of sugar.
10.adjectiveRetaining a portion of sugar.
"Sweet wines are better dessert wines."
11.adjectiveNot having a salty taste.
"sweet butter"
12.adjectiveHaving a pleasant smell.
"a sweet scent"
13.adjectiveNot decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale.
"sweet milk"
14.adjectiveHaving a pleasant sound.
"a sweet tune"
15.adjectiveHaving a pleasing disposition.
"a sweet child"
16.adjectiveHaving a helpful disposition.
"It was sweet of him to help out."
17.adjectiveFree from excessive unwanted substances like acid or sulphur.
"sweet crude oil"
18.adjectiveVery pleasing; agreeable.
"The new Lexus was a sweet birthday gift."
19.adjectiveDoing well; in a good or happy position.
20.adjective(followed by on) Romantically fixated, enamoured with, fond of
"The attraction was mutual and instant; they were sweet on one another from first sight."
21.adjectiveFresh; not salt or brackish.
"sweet water"
22.adjectivePleasing to the eye; beautiful; mild and attractive; fair.
"a sweet colour or complexion"
23.adverbIn a sweet manner.
24.interjectionUsed as a positive response to good news or information.
"They're making a sequel? Ah, sweet!"

Synonyms

dessertbonboncandyconfectionconfectionerylollysweetnessawesomeradwickedsugaredsweetened

Antonyms

lameuncoolnonsweetsugarlessunsugaredunsweetunsweetenedsourbittersaltydecayingfermented

Rhymes With

conceitobsoleterepleteeffetecompleteconcretebittersweetheat
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