What is another word for sweets?

Common synonyms for sweets include sweet, afters, sweetness, sugariness, dessert.

What is the opposite of sweets?

Antonyms of sweets include bitter, sour, savory, salty, spicy.

Synonyms for

Sweets

Noun / swi:ts / Another word for sweets — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sweets refer to food that is sweet in taste, such as candy or cake.

Synonyms & similar words

sweet afters sweetness sugariness dessert confection henrysweet candy dessert treat confectionery goodies sugar lollies chocolate pastries sugarplums bonbons cakes candies toffees sugarplums sweetmeats

Synonyms by register

Formal

confections pastries desserts delicacies

Informal

treats goodies candy chocolates

Literary

nectar ambrosia delights

Antonyms

bitter sour savory salty spicy tart

Common collocations

sweet tooth
sweet dreams
sweet nothings
sweet relief
sweet success
sweet surrender
sweet talk

Word family

noun sweetness

adjective sweet

adverb sweetly

Usage note

While 'sweets' can refer to any sweet-tasting food, it most commonly refers to confectionery like candy or chocolates. It is often used in the plural.

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