Synonyms of sugary

sugary

adjective

ˈshu̇-g(ə-)rē 

as in sentimental

appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way

writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sentimental
• sticky
• sloppy
• saccharine
• wet
• gooey
• cloying
• fuzzy
• sugarcoated
• drippy
• slushy
• mushy
• schmaltzy
• sappy
• mawkish
• corny
• maudlin
• soppy
• chocolate-box
• soupy
• fruity
• lovey-dovey
• spooney
• spoony
• nostalgic
• dreamy
• feel-good
• moony
• novelettish
• soapy
• melodramatic
• vapid
• sudsy
• moonstruck
• insipid
• watery
• tasteless
• cutesy
• starry-eyed
• misty-eyed
• soft-boiled
• soap-operatic
• flat
• twee

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsentimental
• unadulterated
• unvarnished
• cynical
• hardheaded
• hard-edged
• hard-boiled
• antisentimental

Examples of sugary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adult wasps feed on nectar and sugary fruits for energy, especially in late summer and fall. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024

But slowly, its reputation for crystal-clear water and sugary soft sandbanks leaked and travelers are starting to catch on to this coastal secret just north of Merida. —Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2024

This big new resort sits on a sweet swath of sugary sand where volleyball and soccer are popular pastimes, but its offerings go way beyond the beach with a bowling alley, escape room, and waterpark. —Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024

Popcorn If it isn’t saturated in butter or oil laden with caramel or other sugary coatings, popcorn is a healthy snack. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 6 Aug. 2024