sugary

adjective

ˈshu̇-g(ə-)rē How to pronounce sugary (audio)
Definition of sugarynext
as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music

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Recent Examples of sugary People can work with a dietitian to eat a more nutritious diet, for instance by reducing sugary beverages and refined carbohydrates and prioritizing vegetables and fiber- and protein-rich foods. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026 Pastries Like sugary cereals, pastries like doughnuts and cinnamon rolls can quickly spike your blood sugar, leading to inflammation. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2026 Your enamel is stronger than your bones, but still susceptible to damage over time from things like sugary foods and dental plaque. — Rachel Carlson, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026 For parents and others who take care of children, food restriction often may simply be an attempt to limit sugary foods and introduce more fruits and vegetables. — Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sugary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
  1. sentimental
  2. sticky
  3. sloppy
  4. saccharine
  5. gooey
Adjective
  • Aboard Paladin’s private plane to London, Thomas and Lisa sleep, and Vision leaves them a tablet with all the episodes of WandaVision and a sorrowful, sentimental good-bye letter.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
  • To honor her tribe and Native Americans across the country, Haaland incorporated symbolic and sentimental jewelry pieces into her blue attire on Tuesday.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • There’s the tight-skin feeling that sent them looking for a moisturizer, and there’s the prospect of wearing a cream on a day when their face already feels sticky outdoors.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Vinegar, red pepper flakes, and a good dose of butter transform it into a sticky sauce that seeps into the nooks of each and every sprout.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of sticky
Adjective
  • With it, blustery and sloppy conditions are expected from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic and into coastal parts of the Northeast later in the week.
    — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
  • In one of the ugliest, sloppiest games of the NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys somehow squeaked out a 27-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday to move to 4-5 on the season.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of sloppy
Adjective
  • But that’s preferable to the movie’s swerve into saccharine grief therapy, as Jay starts communing with Mitt once the dead dad and the whale become a single soul.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Congenitally optimistic without being saccharine, Paul Baker was, in Season 2, the nexus of a love triangle in which his character felt torn between his girlfriend, Rao’s Issa, and his husband, Thiele’s Anton.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of saccharine
Adjective
  • The gooey cheese pulls create kind of a mess with your hands, but cutting with a fork and knife feels too formal for pizza.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • With this Southern favorite, nailing the gooey texture is essential.
    — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of gooey

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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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