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
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writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Rao recommends limiting sugary liquids limiting sugary liquids and avoiding access to bottles all night long.
—Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026
Whole fruit is fundamentally different from refined sugar or sugary beverages.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Habits that spike your blood sugar include drinking sugary beverages and not getting enough sleep.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
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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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