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adjective

ˈswēt How to pronounce sweet (audio)
Definition of sweetnext
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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved a sweet little kitten

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as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the glowing reviews of his novel were the sweetest things the writer had ever read

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as in loved
granted special treatment or attention promised his dying mother that he would always take care of his sweet sister

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as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell breathed in the sweet air of the azalea garden

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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations a very sweet man directed us to the lost and found

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sweet

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noun

1
as in confection
a food having a high sugar content remember to brush your teeth after eating sweets

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as in darling
a person with whom one is in love my darling, my sweet, won't you be mine?

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Recent Examples of sweet
Adjective
According to Starbucks, the drink features a sweet-and-tart blend of creamy mango flavors, tangy blue drizzle, whipped cream and pink and blue topping. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 The couple shared photos highlighting their first month as new parents, including a sweet photo of Hayek and her newborn grandchild. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
This distinctive flavor is one reason many consumers choose them over heavily refined snacks and sweets. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 By the 1970s, candy companies were mass-producing chamoy sauces and sweets. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
  1. adorable
  2. delicious
  3. loved
  4. fragrant
  5. gracious
  6. confection
  7. darling
  8. dear
Adjective
  • No duh — the stars happen to be adorable puppies, and the stories sound a constant theme, that good things come in small packages, a foolproof rallying cry that fills the hearts of its target audience.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This mode is also another chance to reinterpret Marvel through an anime lens, this time turning the mighty combatants into adorable, chibi versions of themselves.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of adorable
Adjective
  • Fresh corn is a summertime staple, and there are plenty of delicious ways to put it to good use.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The food in the modernist dining hall is delicious, but sparse.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • This feeling also ripples throughout the community, casting a shadow on fellow classmates, family and loved ones.
    — Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Though the teens have been identified by families and loved ones as those in the Grand Junction community share memories and rally around those left behind.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly golden.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Choose from a cliffside breakfast corner, a shaded patio, or a fragrant garden that includes herb bushes and citrus trees.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragrant
Adjective
  • Ask for clarity while staying gracious and fully present in the exchange.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Iwanaga, gracious in defeat, expressed happiness and a desire to learn from the experience.
    — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of gracious
Noun
  • On the side, Smith blends milkshakes and scoops frozen confections for around $17 an hour, one day a week.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The woman gave Kikuko some candies in a paper bag, at that time still a scarce American confection.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of confection
Noun
  • No worries—per this Copenhagen Fashion Week darling, longline nighties are just as trendy as their mini counterparts.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Audiences are giving it an 86% so this isn’t just a critical darling, but a popular movie all around.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of darling
Adjective
  • On New Year’s Day, a dear friend — fellow comic and hospitality giant Danny Benavente (Dead Flamingo) — unexpectedly died at age 42 while in Greece.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Four years have passed in joyful ways— Wouldst stay those old times dear?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
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