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

Examples of sugary in a Sentence

writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music

Recent Examples on the Web

This comes about from a suite of chemical and mechanical triggers, including frequent consumption of acidic and sugary foods like soda and fruit juice, tooth grinding, aggressive brushing, acid reflux and even dry mouth. —New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025

Wash them regularly to remove sugary or syrupy residues from garbage such as soda or fruit juices, which attract foraging bees. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025

Several states will be testing a ban on the purchase of soft drinks and other sugary foods with food stamps starting next year. —Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025

Those who drink sugary sodas or drinks can risk weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and more, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. —Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025

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