sugary

adjective

sug·​ary ˈshu̇-g(ə-)rē 

1

a

: exaggeratedly sweet : honeyed

… his sugary deprecating voice.

—D. H. Lawrence

b

: cloyingly sweet : sentimental

2

: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar

Synonyms of sugary

• sentimental
• sticky
• sloppy
• saccharine
• gooey

Examples of sugary in a Sentence

writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music

Recent Examples on the Web

There may also be an indirect benefit when people choose unsweetened tea instead of another drink, such as juice drinks, soda or other sugary beverages. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Perry notes that clove offers warm, sugary and lightly bitter flavors that meld seamlessly into the cup. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Will Brantley, president of the Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, said sticky and chewy candies tend to cling to teeth, leaving behind sugary residue that can contribute to cavities. — Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

At 27, the artist comes across like a life-size Bratz doll, armed with sugary vocals and upbeat melodies. — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

sugary

adjective

sug·​ary ˈshu̇g-(ə-)rē 

1

: too sweetly sentimental

2

: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar