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sweet

[sweet] / swit /
ADJECTIVE
sugary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delicious luscious sweetened syrupy
WEAK
candied candy-coated cloying honeyed like candy like honey nectarous sacchariferous saccharine sugar-coated sugared toothsome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unsavory
WEAK
acid bitter salty sour
ADJECTIVE
friendly, kind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appealing beautiful charming delightful engaging generous gentle lovable loving luscious mild mushy pleasant pleasing tender
STRONG
beloved darling dear dearest fair patient pet taking winning
WEAK
affectionate agreeable amiable angelic attractive cherished companionable considerate delectable dulcet good-humored good-natured reasonable saccharine sweet-tempered sympathetic thoughtful treasured unselfish winsome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disagreeable hard harsh hateful horrible mean nasty offensive unfeeling unkind unpleasant
WEAK
unfriendly
ADJECTIVE
nice-smelling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aromatic clean fragrant fresh pure savory spicy
WEAK
ambrosial aromal balmy new perfumed perfumy redolent scented sweet-smelling wholesome
Antonyms
WEAK
malodorous stinking stinky
ADJECTIVE
nice-sounding
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mellow rich smooth soft soothing
STRONG
musical
WEAK
dulcet euphonic euphonious harmonious mellifluous melodic melodious orotund rotund silver-tongued silvery sonorous sweet-sounding tuneful
Antonyms
WEAK
cacophonous discordant
NOUN
sugary food
Synonyms
STRONGEST
candy chocolate confection dessert snack
STRONG
bonbon confectionery confiture delight enjoyment gratification joy pleasure pudding sugarplum sweetmeat
WEAK
final course

Example Sentences

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Fans of this series may not be surprised to learn what happens next, but it’s nevertheless a sweet tribute to two unlikely friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“You’ve got this kind of sweet spot where you’ve got more attractive valuations, and you’ve got a return to earnings growth, and it’s a really nice setup,” he says.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Between these extremes, the researchers identified a sweet spot.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

There was a sweet irony watching them close the set with “Intro,” a modest instrumental jam from their debut that has, through well-paying commercial placements, become their calling card to mainstream pop.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

“I know, Auntie North,” Glory said with a smile as sweet as syrup.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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