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 Make sure to hydrate with water throughout the day, and avoid sugary beverages or drinks with caffeine which can affect your body's ability to cool off. — Jonathan Myers, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Every sniff and sip unlocks a new avenue of flavor, from sugary sweets to citrus to orchard fruit to earthiness and herbal spice. — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Limiting your consumption of sugary drinks can be part of a broader plan to reduce the risk of high blood pressure. — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2026 The foods include sugary cereals, sodas, chips, frozen pizzas and other grocery items. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sugary

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Adjective

At Cannes, sources told Variety that A24, Netflix, Searchlight Pictures, Focus Features and Mubi were the leading contenders hoping to score his sentimental festival favorite.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Victoria and David Beckham are enjoying a sentimental, idyllic vacation in Portofino, Italy.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of sentimental

Adjective

No pomp, no circumstance, no celebrity— this is the sticky ground floor of the nation’s country music scene.

— Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Glazed baby back ribs, satisfyingly sticky and spiced with gochujang, come smothered with melting mozzarella for crazy long cheese pulls on Chicago-style, falling-off-the-bone pork.

— Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of sticky

Adjective

Salinger, then seventy-six, seemed to think his assessment of his alma mater had been too saccharine.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
This perfume combines the quintessential summer fruit with tonka bean, florals, plum nectar, and apple blossom for a truly memorable, sweet but not overly saccharine finish.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of saccharine

Adjective

From sharing hearty soups and stews at potlucks to baking gooey cookies and spiced pies for holiday get-togethers, fall recipes are a large part of what makes the season so cozy and magical.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026
The chocolatey, ooey, gooey molten cake is filled with sweet, tart raspberries for the perfect bite.

— Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Definition of gooey

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