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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
For those who lean into the holiday spirit, shop a sweet keepsake box from Mark & Graham's collaboration with New York City Ballet, an Anthropologie monogram ornament or Kate Spade holiday coasters. — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026 These aren't the first Democrats to harness the tangy-sweet appeal of Whataburger's much-beloved Fancy Ketchup. — Gabe Hiatt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
Jewel-bright macarons and sweets set a tone of abundant generosity at check-in. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 There’s a Cedric Grolet patisserie for next-level sweets, and a watering hole called The Berkeley Bar & Terrace that keeps things jazzy, especially after a martini or two. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 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
  • The two sides can also be snapped together to form a small top handle that’s adorable for nighttime events.
    — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Preternaturally poised and absolutely adorable, Arlo seems genetically engineered to fit into Peter’s chaotic life and thrive.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of adorable
Adjective
  • This recipe for double crust apple pie delivers a mix of tart and sweet along with cinnamon that is crispy, delicious and is worth the indulgence.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Refrigerated tortellini is one of the fastest ways to turn plain broth into a satiating, delicious meal.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • Closet Confidential Shop for pre-loved designer fashions, accessories and more to benefit Dress for Success Georgia’s work to help women across the state move forward in their careers and lives.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The tasks that OpenAI is testing can vary widely — from apartment hunting to caring for a loved one.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • Hailing from the mint family, catmint (Nepeta) boasts fragrant, lacy gray-green foliage and lavender-blue, easy-to-grow flowers.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The oven baked hot water cornbread, however, steals the show with fragrant orange zest, crisp crust and a substantial crumb.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of fragrant
Adjective
  • At the heart of these experiences is the resort’s Master Pathfinder and team of Pathfinders, who act essentially as adventure concierges, gracious hosts, and expert guides.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • No Camas coach would talk (although one, along with a school administrator, was gracious to me), and the boy's mother wouldn't acknowledge my presence Saturday.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of gracious
Noun
  • Most of the new towers remain concrete structures, but they’re now typically clad in glass, metal or masonry, and the frame — while expressed — is generally whipped up into a more interesting confection than Mies would have tolerated.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Most of the candy is in spotless Plexiglas bins, hundreds of them, and throughout the shop are fresh confections such as ice cream, sodas, a chocolate fountain.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of confection
Noun
  • Meta isn't exactly a Wall Street darling at the moment either, as the stock fell 14% in October for its worst month since October 2022.
    — Ari Levy, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Once a darling of the city’s liberal elite, the Los Angeles mayor is facing a challenge from a younger progressive who has friends of her own in the entertainment industry.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of darling
Adjective
  • In a dear-colleague letter to Democratic lawmakers officially kicking off his speakership bid, Jeffries hinted at additional legislative items.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Funny, Cecily Brown had told me that one of her dealers and a dear friend, Stefania Bortolami, gives her artist friends pajamas from Rome for Christmas.
    — Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of dear

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