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

So … people could theoretically just switch to paying for sugary drinks with NON-SNAP funds, right? — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Hornets are attracted to sugary and protein food scraps, rotting foods, and sticky residues. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026

The result is an excellent rum to use in a classic Daiquiri, with fresh tropical fruit and oaky barrel notes that work well with the drink’s sugary sweetness and sour lime. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

Replacing sugary coffee with unsweetened green tea and cinnamon can be a healthier choice for managing blood sugar and overall health. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 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