sugary


sug·ary

adj \ˈsh-g(ə-)rē\

Definition of SUGARY

1
a : exaggeratedly sweet : honeyed <his sugary deprecating voice — D. H. Lawrence> b : cloyingly sweet : sentimental
2
: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar

Examples of SUGARY

  1. <writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music>

First Known Use of SUGARY

1591

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