Synonyms of sweet

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adjective

ˈswēt 

1

as in adorable

having qualities that tend to make one loved

a sweet little kitten

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adorable
• dear
• beautiful
• lovely
• precious
• loved
• lovable
• darling
• charming
• endearing
• winning
• attractive
• delightful
• enchanting
• winsome
• beloved
• lovesome
• cherished
• disarming
• favorite
• cheerful
• desirable
• pleasant
• nice
• appealing
• alluring
• fascinating
• treasured
• favored
• admirable
• kind
• kissable
• gracious
• embraceable
• likable
• friendly
• engaging
• pleasing
• entrancing
• captivating
• agreeable
• cordial
• good-natured
• reputable
• affable
• respectable
• genial
• good-tempered
• fetching
• well-disposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hateful
• loathsome
• unpleasant
• odious
• detestable
• abominable
• horrible
• abhorrent
• offensive
• disagreeable
• disgusting
• nasty
• wretched
• ugly
• heinous
• distasteful
• grotesque
• unloved
• lousy
• contemptible
• monstrous
• repulsive
• hideous
• frightful
• repugnant
• awful
• unlovable
• vile
• unattractive
• repellent
• dreadful
• obnoxious
• shocking
• obscene
• foul
• horrid
• scandalous
• sickening
• appalling
• unlikable
• unsightly
• revolting
• horrendous
• ill-favored
• ogreish
• nauseating
• noisome

2

as in delicious

giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses

the glowing reviews of his novel were the sweetest things the writer had ever read

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delicious
• delightful
• pleasant
• nice
• enjoyable
• pleasing
• good
• satisfying
• heavenly
• welcome
• pretty
• soothing
• tasty
• savory
• dreamy
• comforting
• jolly
• pleasurable
• delectable
• tempting
• darling
• luscious
• amusing
• agreeable
• grateful
• congenial
• charming
• comfortable
• blessed
• gratifying
• happy
• felicitous
• palatable
• attractive
• desirable
• fascinating
• dulcet
• delightsome
• blissful
• cheerful
• alluring
• enchanting
• entertaining
• inviting
• gracious
• enviable
• calming
• amiable
• cheery
• joyous
• hospitable
• personable
• relishable
• affable
• kindly
• goodly
• genial
• good-natured
• glad
• ecstatic
• exhilarating
• rapturous
• euphoric
• recreative
• intoxicating
• felicific
• diverting
• gemütlich
• elating
• nirvanic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unpleasant
• disagreeable
• unwelcome
• obnoxious
• miserable
• horrid
• disgusting
• ghastly
• unpalatable
• repulsive
• vile
• offensive
• abominable
• wretched
• sad
• hellish
• repugnant
• flat
• hateful
• distasteful
• boring
• odious
• unsavory
• detestable
• tedious
• dull
• insipid
• bilious
• repellent
• tragic
• abhorrent
• irksome
• unhappy
• commonplace
• stale
• gloomy
• sorrowful
• depressing
• mournful
• annoying
• yucky
• dreary
• dismal
• doleful
• heartbreaking
• pleasureless
• irritating
• god-awful
• displeasing
• revulsive
• deplorable
• joyless
• regrettable
• lugubrious
• hostile
• aggravating
• disheartening
• exasperating
• heartrending
• lamentable
• dolorous
• vexing
• perturbing
• disturbing
• lachrymose
• forbidding
• dissatisfying
• maddening
• infuriating
• distressing
• upsetting
• intimidating
• peeving
• enraging
• angering
• rankling
• outraging
• inflaming
• riling
• incensing

3

as in loved

granted special treatment or attention

promised his dying mother that he would always take care of his sweet sister

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loved
• beloved
• cherished
• precious
• favorite
• darling
• special
• dear
• adored
• pet
• favored
• fair-haired
• fond
• white-headed
• appreciated
• admired
• revered
• esteemed
• treasured
• prized
• preferred
• relished

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disliked
• despised
• hated
• detested
• ignored
• abhorred
• forgotten
• loathed
• unbeloved
• disfavored
• abandoned
• alienated
• unfavorite
• estranged
• abominated
• disdained
• execrated

4

as in fragrant

having a pleasant smell

breathed in the sweet air of the azalea garden

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fragrant
• aromatic
• scented
• spicy
• perfumed
• savory
• redolent
• ambrosial
• fresh
• pungent
• flowery
• odorous
• pure
• fruity
• odoriferous
• odiferous
• clean
• odored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strong
• stinky
• stinking
• smelly
• putrid
• foul
• malodorous
• fetid
• rancid
• noisome
• reeking
• rank
• odorless
• skunky
• reeky
• unscented
• stale
• musty
• stenchful
• stenchy
• fusty
• gamy

5

as in gracious

having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations

a very sweet man directed us to the lost and found

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gracious
• pleasant
• nice
• amiable
• delightful
• friendly
• mellow
• cheerful
• agreeable
• clever
• attractive
• good-natured
• affable
• kind
• gentle
• genial
• good-tempered
• polite
• thoughtful
• well-disposed
• benign
• cheery
• neighborly
• enjoyable
• cordial
• civil
• amicable
• sunny
• courteous
• considerate
• glad
• likable
• sociable
• companionable
• conversable
• amenable
• obliging
• accommodating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unpleasant
• disagreeable
• ungracious
• unkind
• surly
• unamiable
• rude
• boorish
• inconsiderate
• irritable
• discourteous
• petulant
• touchy
• unmannerly
• impolite
• unsociable
• cantankerous
• grumpy
• fussy
• uncivil
• peevish
• cranky
• irascible
• grouchy
• snappish
• ungenial
• crabby
• testy
• churlish
• bilious
• contrary
• bearish
• dyspeptic
• choleric
• ill-natured
• ornery
• ill-tempered
• sour
• contentious
• argumentative
• querulous
• unattractive
• ill-mannered
• unappealing
• ill-humored
• vinegary
• quick-tempered

sweet

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noun

1

as in confection

a food having a high sugar content

remember to brush your teeth after eating sweets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confection
• candy
• dessert
• sweetmeat
• confectionery
• confectionary
• sweeties
• pastry
• afters
• entremets

2

as in darling

a person with whom one is in love

my darling, my sweet, won't you be mine?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• darling
• sweetheart
• sweetie
• dear
• love
• beloved
• girlfriend
• lover
• wife
• girl
• boyfriend
• honey
• flame
• boy
• sweetie pie
• husband
• hon
• squeeze
• mistress
• truelove
• bride
• gal
• lass
• beau
• steady
• pet
• paramour
• doll
• swain
• fellow
• inamorata
• ladylove
• man
• amour
• date
• groom
• gallant
• tootsie
• admirer
• wooer
• escort
• significant other
• suitor
• duck(s)
• intended
• fiancé
• crush
• heartthrob

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sweet

Adjective

This sweet bun bun is six months old and looking for his forever home after being found as a stray a few months ago. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2026

Guests will have the opportunity to learn about Rainbow Cone’s colorful history through interactive experiences and displays while also getting to enjoy free samples of the sweet treat. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 17 July 2026

Noun

Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from more than 15 local vendors while sampling holiday treats and summer sweets. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Strawberries dominate the sweets scene, butter becomes a starring ingredient and bison quietly emerges as the protein of the moment. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026

Phrases Containing sweet

• sweet on
• sweet talk