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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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2
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
May his struggles never dim the memories of a sweet man, a dear friend, and a master musician. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 May his struggles never dim the memories of a sweet man, a dear friend, and a master musician, the post read. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
On the sundeck, for example, candy floats in the resin bar top and Murano glass sweets sit on the front of the hot tub. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026 There was nothing that had escaped being stamped with the Festival’s ubiquitous emblem–sweets, cigarettes, perfume, even sandals–Specially designed to keep you cool and smartly shod for fun-loving Festival walking! — Literary Hub, 15 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
  • That’s when Wormie World, an art scavenger hunt featuring hundreds of adorable ceramic worms, will host its third annual free urban art hunt throughout the city’s central neighborhoods.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Today’s recipe More adorable than spooky, these Halloween treats are nothing more than homemade marshmallows, using just a handful of ingredients.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of adorable
Adjective
  • These include beautiful beaches, delicious food, temples, scenic landscapes, wellness experiences, and adventures that push her beyond her usual routine.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and memorable.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • Friends and loved ones are mourning the man who fell to his death Monday while riding a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
    — Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Win or lose, a candidate’s campaign will consume their life and their loved ones’; a victory guarantees their life will change forever.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • Toast 2 cups blanched hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant, 15–18 minutes.
    — Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Our highlights were the sticky Yabba pot rice and the lamb curry, which were fragrant and delicate but packed a punch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragrant
Adjective
  • Overcast Milan was looking even grayer than I’d have liked, but I was heartened by a gracious welcome at the Park Hyatt, tucked away on a side street of the Piazza del Duomo.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Korchinski hasn’t gotten that gracious nod, at least during Blashill’s tenure.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of gracious
Noun
  • India took up Deco in the late 1920s, and confections like Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace and the New Palace in Morbi were crafted to please maharajahs.
    — Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For a caffeine fix paired with handmade confections, indulge in the Dolce Vita Afternoon Tea on weekends.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of confection
Noun
  • Very often, my darling husband Steven will quietly deliver a sandwich to my desk.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Our favorite dress picks have a variety of styles and versatile features, like darling ruffles, cinching waistlines, and trending silhouettes.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of darling
Adjective
  • May his struggles never dim the memories of a sweet man, a dear friend, and a master musician.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • May his struggles never dim the memories of a sweet man, a dear friend, and a master musician, the post read.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of dear

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