SUGARY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

sugary

adjective

ˈshu̇-g(ə-)rē

Definition of sugary

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 Marathoners consume sugary carbohydrate-rich gels, not bacon bits. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Nature has blessed certain types of carnivorous plants with pretty colors, pleasant fragrances, and sticky, sugary emissions, all the better to attract and trap its prey. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026 North Dakota was set to ban people from using federal food assistance to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks starting this month. — Amy Dalrymple, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2026 High-protein smoothies may provide steadier energy than sugary energy drinks. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sugary

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Adjective

Sorogoyen treats their reunion less like a sentimental reckoning than a psychological thriller, asking whether contrition means much without change.

— Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Call me sentimental, but an epiphany at a table can linger for a long time.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of sentimental

Adjective

Each offers Braille support, screen magnification, sticky and slow key entry, text narration, and voice input.

— Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Soap/Shampoo Residue While soap and shampoo don’t create dust themselves, their residue creates the perfect sticky place for dust particles to attach to.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of sticky

Adjective

The Tigers’ middling performance against Troy and sloppy play in spurts has cast some aspersions on their aspirations.

— PJ Green September 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
The Dodgers took advantage of the Giants’ sloppy infield play to load the bases for De Paula, who lined a two-run single into shallow center field.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 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

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