sticky-sweet
adjective
chiefly US, informal
: extremely sweet : too sweet
sticky-sweet caramel
a love song full of sticky-sweet sentiment
Examples of sticky-sweet in a Sentence
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My go-to order is a whole milk latte, a sticky-sweet kouign-amann sprinkled with black and white sesame seeds to eat on the walk back home, and a classic croissant for later.
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Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
Serve these sticky-sweet, citrusy rolls at your next ladies' brunch along with a traditional quiche and bowl of fruit—don't forget the mimosas.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
Brown sugar, honey, butter, and whipping cream: For a sticky-sweet filling that's beloved in the classic pecan pie.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
Strawberry syrup and banana skin preserved in gesso offer bright, sticky-sweet contrast in some shadows.
—Jennifer Piejko, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
Sitting in front of you is a gorgeously golden, crispy-yet-plush waffle, each pocket in its gridded surface glistening with syrup like tiny sticky-sweet tide pools.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 15 Aug. 2023
Finish the baked bunnies with a sticky-sweet marmalade glaze.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
Cinnamon rolls are a timeless breakfast treat, made with a yeast dough and sticky-sweet glaze.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 July 2023
The sticky-sweet glory of the Banana Foster Wallace is undeniable.
—Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2023
Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
Serve these sticky-sweet, citrusy rolls at your next ladies' brunch along with a traditional quiche and bowl of fruit—don't forget the mimosas.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
Brown sugar, honey, butter, and whipping cream: For a sticky-sweet filling that's beloved in the classic pecan pie.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
Strawberry syrup and banana skin preserved in gesso offer bright, sticky-sweet contrast in some shadows.
—Jennifer Piejko, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
Sitting in front of you is a gorgeously golden, crispy-yet-plush waffle, each pocket in its gridded surface glistening with syrup like tiny sticky-sweet tide pools.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 15 Aug. 2023
Finish the baked bunnies with a sticky-sweet marmalade glaze.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
Cinnamon rolls are a timeless breakfast treat, made with a yeast dough and sticky-sweet glaze.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 July 2023
The sticky-sweet glory of the Banana Foster Wallace is undeniable.
—Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2023
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“Sticky-sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sticky-sweet. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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