sweet
noun
- 1
The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
- 2
A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.
- 3
A food eaten for dessert.
“Can we see the sweet menu, please?”
- 4
Sweetheart; darling.
- 5
That which is sweet or pleasant in odour; a perfume.
- 6
Sweetness, delight; something pleasant to the mind or senses.
verb
- 1
To sweeten.
adjective
- 1
Having a pleasant taste, especially one relating to the basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
“a sweet apple”
- 2
Having a taste of sugar.
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Retaining a portion of sugar.
“Sweet wines are better dessert wines.”
- 4
Not having a salty taste.
“sweet butter”
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Having a pleasant smell.
“a sweet scent”
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Not decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale.
“sweet milk”
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Having a pleasant sound.
“a sweet tune”
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Having a pleasing disposition.
“a sweet child”
- 9
Having a helpful disposition.
“It was sweet of him to help out.”
- 10
Free from excessive unwanted substances like acid or sulphur.
“sweet crude oil”
- 11
Very pleasing; agreeable.
“The new Lexus was a sweet birthday gift.”
- 12
Doing well; in a good or happy position.
- 13
(followed by on) Romantically fixated, enamoured with, fond of
“The attraction was mutual and instant; they were sweet on one another from first sight.”
- 14
Fresh; not salt or brackish.
“sweet water”
- 15
Pleasing to the eye; beautiful; mild and attractive; fair.
“a sweet colour or complexion”
Synonyms
adverb
- 1
In a sweet manner.
Synonyms
interjection
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Used as a positive response to good news or information.
“They're making a sequel? Ah, sweet!”
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