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

The federal government can’t block benefits from the nation’s largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled. — Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Young advises using tight-fitting lids and regularly cleaning the bins to remove food residue and sugary liquids. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026

Drinking enough water in general can help promote weight management, especially when water replaces any sugary beverages. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 June 2026

Port generally leans sweeter overall, although White Port and older Tawny Ports can be more balanced and less sugary than many people expect. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 14 June 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