Sweet

/swiːt/

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?

Synonyms: dessert, bonbon, candy, confection, confectionery, lolly, sweetness

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.

  3. Retaining a portion of sugar.

    Sweet wines are better dessert wines.

Synonyms: awesome, rad, wicked, sugared, sweetened, gracious, helpful, kind

adverb

  1. In a sweet manner.

Synonyms: sweetly

interjection

  1. Used as a positive response to good news or information.

    They're making a sequel? Ah, sweet!

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