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

Cabin conditions dull taste and dehydrate the body, making sugary or salty drinks less ideal. —Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026

This may help you to drink more water and feel less tempted to reach for soda, juice, or other sugary beverages. —Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026

Eating a Low-Fiber Breakfast Regularly consuming low-fiber foods like sugary cereal, pastries, or white toast for breakfast can worsen constipation. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Apr. 2026

The only downside is that the sugary syrup hummingbirds love also attracts bees and other insects. —Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 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