sweet

A1
Pronunciation
/swiːt/
/swit/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

2 Definition

A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.

3 Definition

A food eaten for dessert.

Example Sentences
  • Can we see the sweet menu, please?
4 Definition

Sweetheart; darling.

5 Definition

That which is sweet or pleasant in odour; a perfume.

6 Definition

Sweetness, delight; something pleasant to the mind or senses.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To sweeten.

Adjective
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having a pleasant taste, especially one relating to the basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

Example Sentences
  • a sweet apple
2 Definition

Having a taste of sugar.

3 Definition

Retaining a portion of sugar.

Example Sentences
  • Sweet wines are better dessert wines.
4 Definition

Not having a salty taste.

Example Sentences
  • sweet butter
5 Definition

Having a pleasant smell.

Example Sentences
  • a sweet scent
6 Definition

Not decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale.

Example Sentences
  • sweet milk
7 Definition

Having a pleasant sound.

Example Sentences
  • a sweet tune
8 Definition

Having a pleasing disposition.

Example Sentences
  • a sweet child
9 Definition

Having a helpful disposition.

Example Sentences
  • It was sweet of him to help out.
10 Definition

Free from excessive unwanted substances like acid or sulphur.

Example Sentences
  • sweet crude oil
11 Definition

Very pleasing; agreeable.

Example Sentences
  • The new Lexus was a sweet birthday gift.
12 Definition

Doing well; in a good or happy position.

13 Definition

(followed by on) Romantically fixated, enamoured with, fond of

Example Sentences
  • The attraction was mutual and instant; they were sweet on one another from first sight.
14 Definition

Fresh; not salt or brackish.

Example Sentences
  • sweet water
15 Definition

Pleasing to the eye; beautiful; mild and attractive; fair.

Example Sentences
  • a sweet colour or complexion
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

In a sweet manner.

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Used as a positive response to good news or information.

Example Sentences
  • They're making a sequel? Ah, sweet!