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sweet 1 of 2

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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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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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
The most harrowing scenes follow an innocent family, John Lawson (William Jackson Harper), his wife Jane (Devyn Tyler) and their two sweet young kids. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 The park, open from sunrise to sunset, offers a sweet reprieve from the sun and is a great spot to take a deep breath and meditate in the woods. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
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Their slightly chewy texture comes from sweet rice flour, a typical ingredient in many Asian sweets—and one that is naturally gluten-free. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 10 Sep. 2026 Singh remains modest about his efforts, preferring the spotlight be on the sweets. — Melissa May, CBS News, 8 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
  • Choose from a range of cute animals on the hood, including a unicorn, dragon and duck, to make for wildly adorable photos.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Tonally, the film is torn between wanting to be brutally bleak and offering some kind of hope for Murphy and his precocious, adorable daughter.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 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
  • The Los Angeles Police Department offered its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, colleagues and loved ones of those who died during the crash.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • How eBay’s pre-loved runway works Rather than debut a brand-new collection, eBay built the Endless Runway around designer pieces already in circulation.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • It’s breaded with panko and fried, placed atop a slice of New School American Cheese and slathered with a fragrant ginger-scallion-oil tartar sauce.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Its Latin name comes from two words meaning fragrant liquid, and the tree does exude an aromatic resin.
    — Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 15 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
  • Designer Bob Mackie, famed for swathing Cher and other celebs in envelope-pushing, glittery fashion confections, has died.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • These spectacular edible creations push the wobbly confection to its limits.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of confection
Noun
  • Training camp darling Dohnte Meyers contributed a slick catch-and-run, as did third-down back Samaje Perine.
    — Zak Keefer, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • In the ’90s and early 2000s, Sarah Jessica Parker cemented herself as a bona fide fashion darling, wearing looks from designers like Oscar de La Renta and Chanel.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of darling
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  • So many have left him since — his dear friend Joe Marconi, his radio partner Mike Pyle and his fierce rival in golf, cards and racquetball, Dan Reeves.
    — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The pair became dear friends over the years, and Parton was there for McEntire in 1991 after a plane crash claimed eight members of McEntire’s band.
    — Maureen Chowdhury, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
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