sweet

sweet

noun

Definition of SWEET

1

a food having a high sugar content <remember to brush your teeth after eating sweets>

Synonyms confection, sweetmeat

Related Words confectionary, confectionery, sweeties [British]; afters [British], candy, dessert, entremets, pastry

2

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

Synonyms beloved, darling, dear, flame, hon, honey, love, squeeze [slang], sweet, sweetie, sweetie pie, truelove

Related Words beau, boy, boyfriend, fellow, man, swain; gal, girl, girlfriend, inamorata, ladylove, lass, mistress, tootsie; amour, lover, paramour; doll, duck(s) [chiefly British], pet; date, escort, steady; admirer, gallant, suitor, wooer; groom, husband; bride, wife; significant other; fiancé, intended; crush, heartthrob