Synonyms for

Sweetest

Verb / ˈswi:tʌst / Another word for sweetest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sweetest means the most sweet or the most kind.

Synonyms & similar words

odorous gratifying sweetscented honeyed salty sugared mellisonant sweetflavored scented cherubic perfumed angelic odoriferous sweetened sour fresh dry dulcet sweetsmelling angelical unfermented mellifluous sweet seraphic nicest kindest

Synonyms by register

Formal

most pleasant most agreeable most delightful

Informal

cutest most adorable most charming dreamiest

Literary

most saccharine most honeyed most dulcet

Antonyms

bitterest sour acrid pungent unpleasant disagreeable harshest

Common collocations

  • sweetest dream
  • sweetest smile
  • sweetest moment
  • sweetest thing
  • sweetest memory
  • sweetest voice
  • sweetest day

Word family

adjective sweet
adverb sweetly

Usage note

As the superlative of 'sweet', 'sweetest' is most commonly used to describe taste, but can also refer to pleasantness, kindness, or attractiveness. It can sometimes be used sarcastically to mean the opposite.

Example sentences

  1. This is the sweetest candy I have ever tasted.
  2. She is the sweetest person I know.
  3. The sweetest sound is the sound of laughter.
  4. The sweetest smell is the smell of freshly baked cookies.
  5. The sweetest moment is when you achieve your goal.

Quotes

  • The sweetest of all sounds is that of the voice of the woman we love.
  • The sweetest things in life are the people we love, the places we've been, and the memories we've made along the way.
  • Happiness is the sweetest revenge.

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