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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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   Jul 5, 2012 · sweet: [adjective] pleasing to the taste. being or inducing the one of the four basic taste sensations that is typically induced by disaccharides and is mediated especially by receptors in taste buds at the front of the tongue — compare bitter, salt, sour. containing a sweetening ingredient : not dry. retaining a portion of natural sugar.

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

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySWEET | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

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

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   a sweet voice; pure; pleasant and not containing any harmful substances. the sweet air of a mountain village; satisfying; making you feel happy and/or satisfied. Goodnight. Sweet dreams. I can't tell you how sweet this victory is. He played a sweet shot onto the final green (= in golf). an act of sweet revenge

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sweetSweet - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Food that’s sweet is full of sugar, bad for your teeth, but oh so tasty. People who are sweet are super nice, like that sweet lunch lady who gives you an extra cookie. ... Spanish-English dictionary, translator, and learning. Diccionario inglés-español, traductor y sitio de aprendizaje. Fast and accurate

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSWEET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   26 meanings: 1. having or denoting a pleasant taste like that of sugar 2. agreeable to the senses or the mind 3. having.... Click for more definitions.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSWEET | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   SWEET definition: 1. with a taste like sugar: 2. attractive, often because of being small: 3. kind and friendly: . Learn more.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › sweetSweet Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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

11. 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....