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

Many ants feed on the sugary honeydew excreted by these insects and will actively protect them from predators. — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

Instead of the rapid rise and fall in blood sugar that can occur after eating refined carbohydrates, such as white bread or sugary foods, fiber helps slow the absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

This is especially true when it’s paired with sugary toppings, which can quickly increase the overall calorie and sugar content. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2026

If drinking alcohol, pair it with food and limit sugary mixers. — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026