Sweet

usgb/swiːt/
adjective

Sugary or honeyed, having a taste like sugar or honey.

She baked a sweet cake for the party.
Visual representation of "sweet" - Sugary or honeyed, having a taste like sugar or honey.

Often appears as...

  • sweet cake
  • sweet honey
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Food Context

Mostly used when describing the taste of food or drinks that are not bitter or salty.

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This chocolate is very sweet.
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Not Always Positive

Sometimes 'sweet' can imply something is overly sugary or not healthy.

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This juice is too sweet for me.
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