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Sweet

UK /["/swiːt/"]/US /["/swiːt/"]/

Definition

containing, or tasting as if it contains, a lot of sugar

In simple words: Having a pleasant taste, like sugar or candy.

Examples

  • The cake is sweet and delicious.
  • She has a sweet smile that brightens the room.
  • The sweet scent of flowers filled the air.
  • He gave me a sweet compliment about my dress.
  • Can you pass me the sweet tea, please?
  • The dessert was too sweet for my taste.
  • She has a sweet personality, always kind to everyone.
  • The fruit was ripe and sweet, perfect for eating.

Usage notes

Used to describe food that tastes good. Can also describe something pleasing or a person's character. Avoid in formal contexts discussing bitterness or seriousness.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of how sugar is sweet — imagine pouring sugar on your favorite dessert.

Collocations

  • be
  • smell
  • taste
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • be
  • smell
  • taste
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • be
  • look
  • seem
  • awfully
  • really
  • terribly
  • to
  • dear sweet…
  • short and sweet
  • sweet and innocent
  • be
  • look
  • seem
  • awfully
  • really
  • terribly
  • to
  • dear sweet…
  • short and sweet
  • sweet and innocent
  • be
  • look
  • seem
  • awfully
  • really
  • terribly
  • to
  • dear sweet…
  • short and sweet
  • sweet and innocent
  • be
  • look
  • seem
  • awfully
  • really
  • terribly
  • to
  • dear sweet…
  • short and sweet
  • sweet and innocent

Synonyms

  • fragrant

Antonyms

  • bitter
  • sour
  • salty

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'sweat' — they sound similar but have different meanings.
  • Using 'sweet' to describe something that is not food or pleasant without context.
  • Using 'sweet' as a noun instead of an adjective.