sugary
adjective
sug·ary
ˈshu̇-g(ə-)rē 
1
a
: exaggeratedly sweet : honeyed
his sugary deprecating voice—
D. H. Lawrence
D. H. Lawrence
b
: cloyingly sweet : sentimental
2
: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar
Examples of sugary in a Sentence
writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music
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Eat a Nutritious Snack Whole foods with protein, fiber, and a low glycemic index help increase energy by providing healthy nutrients and absorbing the sugars in the foods more slowly than refined, sugary foods.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Lawmakers in states including Arizona, Kansas and Tennessee have introduced similar measures to curtail food stamp purchases of sugary foods and drinks.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Critics have particularly highlighted SNAP being used to buy sugary junk food and unhealthy items that can contribute to harmful health issues later in life.
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In general, reducing your intake of sugary drinks is a good move for your health, said Auerbach.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
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Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Lawmakers in states including Arizona, Kansas and Tennessee have introduced similar measures to curtail food stamp purchases of sugary foods and drinks.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Critics have particularly highlighted SNAP being used to buy sugary junk food and unhealthy items that can contribute to harmful health issues later in life.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Mar. 2025
In general, reducing your intake of sugary drinks is a good move for your health, said Auerbach.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sugary
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugary. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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sugary
adjective
sug·ary
ˈshu̇g-(ə-)rē
1
: too sweetly sentimental
2
: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar
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