Synonyms for

Sweet

Verb / swi:t / Another word for sweet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.

Synonyms & similar words

confection fresh angelic sweetness dulcet unfermented sour odorous dry sweet angelical perfumed henrysweet sugariness sweetsmelling afters odoriferous honeyed mellifluous sweetly sugared salty sweetened sweetscented sweetflavored sugary honeyed cloying pleasant delicious tasty delectable yummy flavorful savory piquant spicy aromatic fragrant perfumed scented redolent gracious kind charming

Synonyms by register

Formal

saccharine cloying sugary

Informal

yummy tasty delish

Literary

nectareous ambrosial

Antonyms

sour bitter salty pungent tart acrid

Common collocations

  • sweet dreams
  • sweet tooth
  • sweet talk
  • sweet relief
  • sweet home
  • sweet spot
  • sweet success

Word family

noun sweetness
adjective sweet
adverb sweetly

Usage note

While 'sweet' can describe pleasant taste, it also has figurative meanings like 'kind' or 'pleasant'. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The sweet candy melted in my mouth.
  2. The fruit punch was too sweet for me.
  3. The sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the room.
  4. She had a sweet voice that was pleasant to listen to.
  5. The sweet puppy licked my hand.

Quotes

  • Life is short, but sweet for certain.
  • I have a sweet tooth and I love chocolate.
  • A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down.

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