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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Balancing weight loss with bone health Helpful strategies to prevent weight regain related to diet include building meals around lean protein and noticing where calories might be creeping in, such as snacks, sugary drinks and alcohol.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
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—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Drinks feel just as grown-up, shifting away from sweet sips like sodas (a 2025 staple) and sugary mixed drinks toward options like sparkling water with citrus, martinis (with an olive or onion, of course), savory cocktails, and bloody Marys or Caesars.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
In a dry cabin, sugary mixers can read louder than intended, especially when there’s not enough acidity or bitterness to balance them.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Food and liquids, especially sugary ones, left in the oven while the self-cleaning function is running can lead to dangerous smoke, fumes, and carbon monoxide, says Davis.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 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 7 Feb. 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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