A2adjective 1K

Sweet

🇬🇧 UK /["/swiːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/swiːt/"]/

Meaning of Sweet

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

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

Sweet in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Sweet

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.

Related words

Collocations with Sweet

• 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 for Sweet

• fragrant

Opposites of Sweet

• bitter
• sour
• salty

Common mistakes with Sweet

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Sweet

What does Sweet mean?

Having a pleasant taste, like sugar or candy.

What is the definition of Sweet?

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

How do you use Sweet in a sentence?

The cake is sweet and delicious.

Can you give another example of Sweet?

She has a sweet smile that brightens the room.

What are synonyms for Sweet?

Common alternatives include fragrant.

What is the opposite of Sweet?

Opposite meanings include bitter, sour, salty.

What words go with Sweet?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Sweet?

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.

How do you pronounce Sweet?

US: /["/swiːt/"]/, UK: /["/swiːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sweet?

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.

What CEFR level is Sweet?

"Sweet" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.