Synonyms of sweet

sweet 1 of 2

adjective

ˈswēt 

1

as in loved

granted special treatment or attention

promised his dying mother that he would always take care of his sweet sister

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loved
• beloved
• cherished
• precious
• favorite
• darling
• special
• dear
• adored
• pet
• favored
• fair-haired
• fond
• white-headed
• appreciated
• admired
• revered
• esteemed
• treasured
• prized
• preferred
• relished

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disliked
• despised
• hated
• detested
• ignored
• abhorred
• forgotten
• loathed
• unbeloved
• disfavored
• abandoned
• alienated
• unfavorite
• estranged
• abominated
• disdained
• execrated

2

as in fragrant

having a pleasant smell

breathed in the sweet air of the azalea garden

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fragrant
• aromatic
• scented
• spicy
• savoury
• perfumed
• savory
• redolent
• ambrosial
• fresh
• pungent
• flowery
• odorous
• pure
• odoriferous
• fruity
• odiferous
• clean
• odored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strong
• stinky
• stinking
• smelly
• putrid
• foul
• malodorous
• fetid
• rancid
• noisome
• reeking
• rank
• odorless
• skunky
• reeky
• unscented
• stale
• musty
• stenchful
• stenchy
• fusty
• gamy
• gamey

3

as in gracious

having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations

a very sweet man directed us to the lost and found

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gracious
• pleasant
• nice
• amiable
• delightful
• friendly
• mellow
• cheerful
• agreeable
• clever
• attractive
• good-natured
• affable
• kind
• gentle
• genial
• good-tempered
• polite
• thoughtful
• well-disposed
• benign
• cheery
• neighborly
• enjoyable
• cordial
• civil
• amicable
• sunny
• courteous
• considerate
• glad
• likable
• sociable
• companionable
• conversable
• likeable
• amenable
• obliging
• accommodating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unpleasant
• disagreeable
• ungracious
• unkind
• surly
• unamiable
• rude
• boorish
• inconsiderate
• irritable
• discourteous
• petulant
• touchy
• unmannerly
• impolite
• unsociable
• cantankerous
• grumpy
• fussy
• uncivil
• peevish
• irascible
• grouchy
• cranky
• snappish
• ungenial
• crabby
• testy
• churlish
• bilious
• contrary
• bearish
• dyspeptic
• choleric
• ill-natured
• ornery
• ill-tempered
• sour
• contentious
• argumentative
• querulous
• unattractive
• ill-mannered
• unappealing
• ill-humored
• vinegary
• quick-tempered

4

as in adorable

having qualities that tend to make one loved

a sweet little kitten

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adorable
• dear
• beautiful
• lovely
• precious
• loved
• lovable
• darling
• charming
• endearing
• loveable
• attractive
• winning
• enchanting
• delightful
• beloved
• winsome
• cherished
• lovesome
• disarming
• favorite
• cheerful
• desirable
• pleasant
• appealing
• alluring
• fascinating
• nice
• favored
• treasured
• admirable
• kind
• kissable
• likeable
• embraceable
• gracious
• likable
• engaging
• pleasing
• friendly
• entrancing
• captivating
• cordial
• agreeable
• good-natured
• reputable
• affable
• respectable
• genial
• good-tempered
• fetching
• well-disposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hateful
• loathsome
• odious
• unpleasant
• detestable
• abominable
• horrible
• abhorrent
• offensive
• disagreeable
• disgusting
• nasty
• wretched
• ugly
• heinous
• distasteful
• grotesque
• unloved
• lousy
• contemptible
• monstrous
• repulsive
• hideous
• frightful
• repugnant
• awful
• unlovable
• vile
• unattractive
• repellent
• dreadful
• obnoxious
• shocking
• obscene
• foul
• horrid
• scandalous
• sickening
• appalling
• unlikable
• unsightly
• revolting
• horrendous
• ill-favored
• ogreish
• repellant
• nauseating
• noisome

5

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delicious
• delightful
• pleasant
• nice
• enjoyable
• pleasing
• satisfying
• good
• heavenly
• welcome
• pretty
• soothing
• tasty
• savory
• dreamy
• jolly
• comforting
• pleasurable
• tempting
• delectable
• darling
• luscious
• amusing
• agreeable
• grateful
• congenial
• savoury
• charming
• comfortable
• blessed
• gratifying
• happy
• felicitous
• palatable
• blest
• attractive
• desirable
• fascinating
• dulcet
• delightsome
• cheerful
• blissful
• alluring
• entertaining
• enchanting
• inviting
• enviable
• gracious
• calming
• amiable
• cheery
• joyous
• hospitable
• personable
• relishable
• affable
• kindly
• goodly
• genial
• good-natured
• glad
• ecstatic
• exhilarating
• rapturous
• euphoric
• recreative
• intoxicating
• felicific
• diverting
• elating
• gemütlich
• nirvanic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unpleasant
• disagreeable
• unwelcome
• obnoxious
• horrid
• miserable
• disgusting
• ghastly
• unpalatable
• repulsive
• vile
• offensive
• abominable
• wretched
• sad
• hellish
• repugnant
• flat
• hateful
• distasteful
• boring
• odious
• unsavory
• detestable
• tedious
• dull
• insipid
• bilious
• repellent
• tragic
• abhorrent
• irksome
• unhappy
• commonplace
• stale
• gloomy
• sorrowful
• depressing
• mournful
• annoying
• yucky
• dreary
• dismal
• doleful
• heartbreaking
• pleasureless
• irritating
• god-awful
• displeasing
• revulsive
• lachrymose
• tragical
• deplorable
• joyless
• regrettable
• lugubrious
• yukky
• hostile
• aggravating
• disheartening
• exasperating
• heartrending
• lamentable
• dolorous
• vexing
• repellant
• perturbing
• disturbing
• forbidding
• dissatisfying
• maddening
• infuriating
• intimidating
• distressing
• upsetting
• peeving
• enraging
• angering
• rankling
• outraging
• inflaming
• riling
• enflaming
• incensing

sweet

2 of 2

noun

1

as in confection

a food having a high sugar content

remember to brush your teeth after eating sweets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confection
• candy
• dessert
• sweetmeat
• confectionery
• confectionary
• sweeties
• pastry
• afters
• entremets

2

as in darling

a person with whom one is in love

my darling, my sweet, won't you be mine?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• darling
• sweetheart
• sweetie
• dear
• love
• beloved
• girlfriend
• lover
• wife
• boyfriend
• honey
• girl
• flame
• sweetie pie
• husband
• boy
• hon
• squeeze
• mistress
• truelove
• bride
• gal
• lass
• beau
• steady
• pet
• paramour
• doll
• swain
• fellow
• inamorata
• ladylove
• man
• amour
• date
• groom
• gallant
• tootsie
• admirer
• wooer
• escort
• significant other
• suitor
• duck(s)
• intended
• fiancé
• crush
• heartthrob

Try This Instead

For

Try This

a sweet smile

a cute smile

a nice smile

a precious smile

an adorable smile

a pleasant smile

a sweet smell

a fragrant smell

a lovely smell

a delightful smell

a nice smell

a delicious smell

a sweet voice

a gentle voice

a graceful voice

a charming voice

a soft voice

a precious voice

Examples of sweet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The collaboration is priced at $248 with rich fragrances of spiced raisins, jammy fruits and sweet vanilla. —Violet Goldstone, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024

And yes, Gabriel now wants Emily back after her sweet gesture speaking French, but complicated relationships are Emily in Paris’s thing, so bring it on. —Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2024

Noun

The Mary Cassatt Tea Room serves an agreeable afternoon spread of sweets, savories, and scones. —Osayi Endolyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2024

Plan to place flour, pasta, sweets, and salty snacks stored inside each one, and store them in your cabinet or on your counter to keep your go-tos in easy reach. —Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024

Phrases Containing sweet

• sweet on
• sweet talk