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   sweet

   /swiːt/

   adjective

   • 1. having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salt, sour, or bitter: "a cup of hot sweet tea" Similar sugarysweetenedsaccharinesugaredhoneyedcandiedglacésyrupytreaclysicklycloyingOpposite soursharpsavoury
   • ▪ (of air, water, or food) fresh, pure, and untainted: "lungfuls of the clean, sweet air" Similar purewholesomefreshuncontaminatedcleanclearOpposite harshrotten
   • ▪ smelling pleasant like flowers or perfume; fragrant: "a bunch of sweet-scented flowers" Similar fragrantaromaticsweet-smellingperfumedbalmyscentedliterary:ambrosialredolent
   • 2. pleasing in general; delightful: "it was the sweet life he had always craved" Similar pleasantpleasingagreeabledelightfulnicesatisfyinggratifyingwelcomegoodacceptableto one's likingentertainingcharminginvitingattractivefineinformal:lovelygreatOpposite harshdisagreeable
   • ▪ highly satisfying or gratifying: "some sweet, short-lived revenge"
   • ▪ used in expressions of assent or approval: informal "Yeah, I'd like to come to the party. Sweet!"
   • ▪ working, moving, or done smoothly or easily: "the sweet handling of this motorcycle"
   • ▪ (of sound) melodious or harmonious: "the sweet notes of the flute" Similar musicaltunefuldulcetmelodiouslyricalmellifluoussoftharmoniouseuphonioussilveryhoneyedliquidmellowrichsmoothsweet-soundingsweet-tonedsilver-tonedbell-likegoldenOpposite harshdiscordant
   • ▪ denoting music, especially jazz, played at a steady tempo without improvisation. US
   • 3. (of a person or action) pleasant and kind or thoughtful: "a very sweet nurse came along" Similar likeableappealingengagingamiablepleasantagreeablegenialfriendlynicegood-naturedkindkindlykind-heartedthoughtfulconsideratecharmingwinningenchantingcaptivatingdelightfullovelyas nice as piesimpaticodated:takingOpposite nasty
   • ▪ charming and endearing: "a sweet little cat" Similar cutelovableadorableendearingcharmingattractivedearinformal:adorbs
   • ▪ infatuated or in love with: informal, dated "she seemed quite sweet on him"
   • ▪ dear; beloved: "my sweet love" Similar deardearestdarlingbelovedlovedcherishedprecioustreasuredprizedworshippedidolized
   • ▪ used as a respectful form of address: archaic "go to thy rest, sweet sir"
   • 4. used for emphasis in various phrases and exclamations: "What had happened? Sweet nothing"

   noun

   • 1. a small shaped piece of sweet food made with sugar: British "a bag of sweets" Similar piece of confectionerychocolatebonbonfondanttoffeecandyinformal:sweetiearchaic:sweetmeatconfection
   • 2. a sweet dish forming a course of a meal; a pudding or dessert. British Similar dessertsweet coursesecond courselast coursepuddinginformal:afterspud
   • 3. used as an affectionate form of address: "hello, my sweet" Similar deardarlingdearestdear onelovesweetheartbelovedinformal:honeyangelpetsweetiesugarhoney piesweetie piecutie piebabebabybaedollpoppettreasurequerida
   • 4. the sweet part or element of something: archaic, literary "you have had the bitter, now comes the sweet"
   • ▪ the pleasures or delights found in something: "the sweets of office"

   Word Origin Old Englishswēte, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zoet, German süss, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin suavis and Greek hēdus.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sweetish adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sweetSweet Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SWEET is being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is usually pleasing to the taste and typically induced by sugars (as sucrose or glucose). How to use sweet in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSWEET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SWEET definition: 1. (especially of food or drink) having a taste similar to that of sugar; not bitter or salty: 2…. Learn more.

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   SWEET meaning: 1. (especially of food or drink) having a taste similar to that of sugar; not bitter or salty: 2…. Learn more.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsweet adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of sweet adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. containing, or tasting as if it contains, a lot of sugar. I had a craving for something sweet. This wine is too sweet for me. I found the dessert a bit sweet for my taste. having a pleasant smell synonym fragrant. The air was sweet with incense. having a pleasant sound.

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   Sweet definition: having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.. See examples of SWEET used in a sentence.

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   4 days ago · People who are sweet are super nice, like that sweet lunch lady who gives you an extra cookie. Sweet can be an adjective or a noun. It can describe something pleasing to the senses, like a sweet song, or when you're playing basketball and get nothing but net.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of sweet – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a small piece of sweet food, often made of sugar or chocolate: You shouldn't eat so many sweets - they're bad for your teeth . (Definition of sweet from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › sweetSweet - definition of sweet by The Free Dictionary

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   Define sweet. sweet synonyms, sweet pronunciation, sweet translation, English dictionary definition of sweet. the taste experience of sugar; a food rich in sugar; pleasing to the mind or feelings: a sweet deal; in an affectionate manner: You are very sweet to me....

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    Definition of sweet adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Sweet definition: Having the taste of sugar or a substance containing or resembling sugar, as honey or saccharin.