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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However, some should be avoided, such as caffeinated beverages, alcohol, and sugary drinks.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025
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The introduction of new brands since the 1980s, like Original New York Seltzer and Hal’s New York, and the exponential growth in popularity today is largely credited to people seeking healthy alternatives to sugary drinks.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025
Beverage company Liquid Death featured The Boys‘ The Deep educating kids about the dangers of sugary beverages before (gulp) handing out tobacco products.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
The introduction of new brands since the 1980s, like Original New York Seltzer and Hal’s New York, and the exponential growth in popularity today is largely credited to people seeking healthy alternatives to sugary drinks.
—Liza Weisstuch, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
The sea cucumber has been found to naturally produce a sugary compound that inhibits an enzyme instrumental in facilitating cancer growth, according to a new study.
—Paul McClure 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2025
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugary. Accessed 1 Jul. 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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