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adjective

ˈswēt How to pronounce sweet (audio)
Definition of sweetnext
1
as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved a sweet little kitten

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2
as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the glowing reviews of his novel were the sweetest things the writer had ever read

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3
as in loved
granted special treatment or attention promised his dying mother that he would always take care of his sweet sister

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as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell breathed in the sweet air of the azalea garden

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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations a very sweet man directed us to the lost and found

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sweet

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noun

1
as in confection
a food having a high sugar content remember to brush your teeth after eating sweets

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as in darling
a person with whom one is in love my darling, my sweet, won't you be mine?

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Recent Examples of sweet
Adjective
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 That’s a much sweeter sound to All than the clatter of a vehicle knocking him to the ground on the streets of Greece this summer. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
Cravings Peak at Night Research shows that cravings for sweets and salty snacks increase throughout the day and are strongest in the evening, according to Joan Salge Blake, RDN, a dietitian and nutrition professor at Boston University. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026 At The Hershey Company, the candy is the star, but marketing executives at the chocolate titan have figured out a way for the sweets to share screen time with some notable guests. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
  1. adorable
  2. delicious
  3. loved
  4. fragrant
  5. gracious
  6. confection
  7. darling
  8. dear
Adjective
  • No, multiple academics have attempted to decipher the meaning behind the mightily adorable meow of the domestic house cat.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The adorable interaction highlights how simple enrichment activities can capture an animal's attention while supporting their overall welfare.
    — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of adorable
Adjective
  • Its rooftop bar, Zefiro, is a hotspot for creative cocktails with views of the Duomo, while a restaurant by Korean-American chef Akira Back, who trained under Nobu, brings delicious Japanese fusion cuisine to a city dominated by pasta and steak.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Cast your mind back to the winter of 2024 and the delicious second season of The Traitors.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • Re-loved is a more recent upcycling initiative that allows customers to return their wax jackets in exchange for a voucher.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But the physical funeral home — the place where a loved one’s remains may be held — is not regulated by any state agency.
    — Susana Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of loved
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  • Restaurant owner Sachiyo Nakato Takahara places noodles, cabbage, onion and tofu into the sizzling, fragrant pot while explaining the significance of the meal, an intimate one typically enjoyed by close friends or family.
    — Nila Roper, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Growing fruit trees in containers or in the ground in your yard can offer abundant fresh fruit, fragrant blossoms that are attractive to beneficial pollinators, and cooling summer shade.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of fragrant
Adjective
  • The gracious master of ceremonies gave me the place of honor in the line-up, directly behind him, with Reiffer and the two shikaris bringing up the rear.
    — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Walters asks, with a show of reluctance, questions about hillbillies, adolescent development, breast surgeries and her husband — though the singer’s answers are always gracious.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of gracious
Noun
  • These spectacular edible creations push the wobbly confection to its limits.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The thirty-something is an online auction maestro, broadcasting to a few dozen people competing to buy confections with the swipe of a finger.
    — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of confection
Noun
  • Copper peptides have become the darling of social media skin care hacks.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The vaunted Miami Hurricanes were able to obliterate an undermanned Stanford team out west, and the Michigan State Spartans kicked off the Pat Fitzgerald era in style with a 30-20 win over MAC darlings Toledo on Friday.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of darling
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  • But for a real sense of her status, catch Radziwill talking about her dear friend Carolyn Bessette Kennedy on Watch What Happens Live!
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone was mean but the woman in the book was coming off a bad breakup, so dear reader, give her a break.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of dear

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