saccharine
adjective
sac·cha·rine
ˈsa-k(ə-)rən 
-kə-ˌrēn
-kə-ˌrīn
-kə-ˌrēn
-kə-ˌrīn
1
a
: of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
saccharine taste
b
: yielding or containing sugar
saccharine vegetables
2
: overly or sickishly sweet
saccharine flavor
3
: ingratiatingly or affectedly agreeable or friendly
4
: overly sentimental : mawkish
a saccharine love story
Examples of saccharine in a Sentence
the movie was funny, but it had a saccharine ending in which everyone lives happily ever after
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Upon first spritz, the perfume bursts with caramel, coconut, and vanilla, balanced by fresh citrus to prevent it from becoming saccharine sweet.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Understanding that children, not adults, were the target demographic for these saccharine cereals, the company kicked colorful branding and advertising into high gear.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
In comparison, herts on fire’s linear indie folk ends up feeling somewhat saccharine.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Understanding that children, not adults, were the target demographic for these saccharine cereals, the company kicked colorful branding and advertising into high gear.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
In comparison, herts on fire’s linear indie folk ends up feeling somewhat saccharine.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Saccharine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saccharine. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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saccharine
adjective
sac·cha·rine
ˈsak-(ə-)rən
-ə-ˌrēn,
-ə-ˌrīn
1
a
: of, relating to, or resembling sugar or its characteristics
saccharine taste
b
: producing or containing sugar
saccharine fluids
2
: overly sweet
a saccharine smile
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