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

Gourmand From sweet caramel to heavy cream, and every sugary scent in between, the girlies have been on a gourmand fragrance high for the last year. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025

But like the regular All Thai’d Up offerings, the sugary treats differ slightly from what most Louisvillians might be used to. —Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025

Enjoy high-carb beverages, like cider and sugary cocktails, with a meal or a high-protein appetizer to reduce their impact on blood sugar. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Nov. 2025

Handled with finesse, sweetness in wine isn’t sugary, but rather a perception of fruitiness, richness, or texture. —Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 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