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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 For anyone raised below the Mason-Dixon line, a chilled glass of sugary iced tea is pure comfort, and not just during summer. — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 No fruit here in this upside-down cake, just a brown sugary streusel-like layer of walnuts, coconut, and granola baked under (then flipped over) a vanilla coffee cake. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 16 Sep. 2026 As natural food sources decline, wasps are more attracted to sugary foods and drinks at human gatherings. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 Marathoners consume sugary carbohydrate-rich gels, not bacon bits. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sugary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
  1. sentimental
  2. sticky
  3. sloppy
  4. saccharine
  5. gooey
Adjective
  • For Sombr, being a part of these celebrations—a decade after his passing—was sentimental and special.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Display sentimental items like letters, china, or trinkets creatively, using them in daily life.
    — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • Harnessing a specific type of wallpaper, called NuWallpaper, this creation leaves no sticky residue in its wake and will stick to pretty much anything that’s flat.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Growers commonly use sticky traps, often tapes or red spheres that resemble ripening apples, along with chemical or food-based lures, to attract adult flies.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of sticky
Adjective
  • The Mets allowed four earned runs in an exceptionally sloppy third inning, losing a 3-2 lead.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • But that response, or leadership — a trait teammates and coaches see far more from Herbert than the public — is one of several reasons why the Chargers are supporting their quarterback despite the offense’s sloppy start to the season.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of sloppy
Adjective
  • The fan art features moody Ivy League backdrops with bunny ears, heavy tomes, blood-red candles and saccharine doll-like fashion.
    — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Together, the notes create a gourmand that feels light and fluffy rather than dense or saccharine—sweet, but never overwhelming.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of saccharine
Adjective
  • The pudding is what gives the cake its decadently moist and gooey texture.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The s’mores cookie warms up deliciously, the chocolate and marshmallow getting perfectly gooey, with the graham cracker in the center adding texture to the bite, while the strawberry Nutella cookie has a wonderfully decadent and rich Nutella center.
    — Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of gooey

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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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