sugary
adjective
sug·ary
ˈshu̇-g(ə-)rē 
1
a
: exaggeratedly sweet : honeyed
… his sugary deprecating voice.—
D. H. Lawrence
D. H. Lawrence
b
: cloyingly sweet : sentimental
2
: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar
Examples of sugary in a Sentence
writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music
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Key Takeaways Eating a low-carb breakfast can prevent post-breakfast blood sugar spikes, compared to breakfasts high in sugary and processed carbs.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
Follow the aroma of warm, sugary dough to the bright pink food truck covered in dogs and surrounded by neon lights.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The composition centers on Bourbon vanilla sourced from Madagascar; its darker, more resinous qualities make the scent more rich and less sugary gourmand.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
For example, eating at least three servings of fruit per day earned the maximum 10 points in the fruit category, while refraining from sugary drinks earned the maximum 10 points in the beverage category.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
Follow the aroma of warm, sugary dough to the bright pink food truck covered in dogs and surrounded by neon lights.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The composition centers on Bourbon vanilla sourced from Madagascar; its darker, more resinous qualities make the scent more rich and less sugary gourmand.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
For example, eating at least three servings of fruit per day earned the maximum 10 points in the fruit category, while refraining from sugary drinks earned the maximum 10 points in the beverage category.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sugary
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugary. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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sugary
adjective
sug·ary
ˈshu̇g-(ə-)rē
1
: too sweetly sentimental
2
: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar
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