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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Salt is commonly used to dampen bitter flavors—Brussels sprouts or leafy greens are a good example—so when the bitterness of the watermelon is masked by the salt, the sugary sweetness shines.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
The sugary pop tune, complete with a catchy hook and lyrics all about saccharine teen love, helped establish Bieber’s place in the top 40 mainstream.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
But since the Trump administration began in January, numerous Republican states have proposed legislation seeking to ban the purchase of unhealthy foods, such as sugary snacks and sodas, using SNAP benefits.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
On the other hand, higher consumption of trans fats, sodium, sugary beverages, and red or processed meats was associated with lower odds of healthy aging.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
The sugary pop tune, complete with a catchy hook and lyrics all about saccharine teen love, helped establish Bieber’s place in the top 40 mainstream.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
But since the Trump administration began in January, numerous Republican states have proposed legislation seeking to ban the purchase of unhealthy foods, such as sugary snacks and sodas, using SNAP benefits.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
On the other hand, higher consumption of trans fats, sodium, sugary beverages, and red or processed meats was associated with lower odds of healthy aging.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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 24 May. 2025.
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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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