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
• 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sugary

Finished with a sugary-sweet golden topping, this boozy float is a sophisticated spin on a childhood favorite that's sure to raise a glass to Fair fun. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Unsweetened liquids work better than juice or other sugary bases for a blood sugar-friendly smoothie. — HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026

The bold coffee notes helped balance the sweetness, creating a drink that tasted more nuanced than overly sugary. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

Over the next century, cereal companies became masters at selling products as healthy — even as many of those cereals became increasingly sugary. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026