sugary

adjective

sug·​ary ˈshu̇-g(ə-)rē 

1

a

: exaggeratedly sweet : honeyed

… his sugary deprecating voice.

—D. H. Lawrence

b

: cloyingly sweet : sentimental

2

: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar

Synonyms of sugary

• sentimental
• sticky
• sloppy
• saccharine

Examples of sugary in a Sentence

writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music

Recent Examples on the Web

Since wasps like sugary foods, move hummingbird feeders away from home entrances, patios, and other areas where wasps could pose a threat. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026

With so many products on the market, knowing what each formula actually delivers — and what dietitians and reviewers say about them — can make the difference between an effective hydration habit and a sugary placebo. —Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026

How Caffeine Works in Your Brain Caffeine does not give you energy in the way a sugary snack does. —Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026

The result is a drink that hits the same nostalgic notes without leaning entirely on a sugary soft drink. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

sugary

adjective

sug·​ary ˈshu̇g-(ə-)rē 

1

: too sweetly sentimental

2

: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar