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
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Examples of sugary in a Sentence
writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music
Recent Examples on the Web
Across the road, sunflowers in hand, people picked up hot and sugary apple cider donuts.
—Sofia Jeremias, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2023
That being said, Benson admits our society’s diet culture often demonizes sugar, leaving us feeling guilty or shameful after consuming a sugary beverage.
—USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2023
The Belgian designer famously has a spectacular garden at his Antwerp home, so the flowers, of course, were perfect: wild yet refined, a mix of sugary hues and unexpected shapes.
—Chloe King, Vogue, 26 July 2023
Joe Raedle/Getty FOOD Smucker to buy maker of Twinkies
JM Smucker will acquire Twinkie maker Hostess Brands for $5.6 billion, swallowing up an iconic purveyor of sugary snacks that rebounded during the pandemic after twice pursuing bankruptcy.
—BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2023
Adding Hostess bolsters Smucker’s portfolio, which already contains a variety of sugary snacks, including Jif peanut butter, Uncrustables and its namesake Smucker’s jelly and jams.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 11 Sep. 2023
The blueberries give the blueberry doughnut a feel of freshness and respite from the sugary prominence.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023
The flesh is peachy and bright, with a fragrant and sugary bouquet.
—Heide Brandes, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023
Although most iced tea doesn't contain many calories, sugary options may result in a higher-calorie product.
—Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023
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Sofia Jeremias, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2023
That being said, Benson admits our society’s diet culture often demonizes sugar, leaving us feeling guilty or shameful after consuming a sugary beverage.
—USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2023
The Belgian designer famously has a spectacular garden at his Antwerp home, so the flowers, of course, were perfect: wild yet refined, a mix of sugary hues and unexpected shapes.
—Chloe King, Vogue, 26 July 2023
Joe Raedle/Getty FOOD Smucker to buy maker of Twinkies
JM Smucker will acquire Twinkie maker Hostess Brands for $5.6 billion, swallowing up an iconic purveyor of sugary snacks that rebounded during the pandemic after twice pursuing bankruptcy.
—BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2023
Adding Hostess bolsters Smucker’s portfolio, which already contains a variety of sugary snacks, including Jif peanut butter, Uncrustables and its namesake Smucker’s jelly and jams.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 11 Sep. 2023
The blueberries give the blueberry doughnut a feel of freshness and respite from the sugary prominence.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023
The flesh is peachy and bright, with a fragrant and sugary bouquet.
—Heide Brandes, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023
Although most iced tea doesn't contain many calories, sugary options may result in a higher-calorie product.
—Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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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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