sweet

1. adjective

1)

sweet cinnamon buns

Syn:

sugary, sweetened, saccharine; sugared, honeyed, candied, glacé; sickly, cloying

Ant:

sour, savory

2)

the sweet scent of roses

Syn:

fragrant, aromatic, perfumed; literary ambrosial

3)

her sweet voice

Syn:

dulcet, melodious, lyrical, mellifluous, musical, tuneful, soft, harmonious, silvery, honeyed, mellow, rich, golden

Ant:

harsh, discordant

4)

life was still sweet

Syn:

pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, agreeable, delightful, nice, satisfying, gratifying, good, acceptable, fine; informal lovely, great

Ant:

harsh, disagreeable

5)

the sweet April air

Syn:

pure, wholesome, fresh, clean, clear

Ant:

harsh, rotten

6)

she has a sweet nature

Syn:

likable, appealing, engaging, amiable, pleasant, agreeable, genial, friendly, nice, kind, thoughtful, considerate; charming, enchanting, captivating, delightful, lovely

Ant:

nasty

7)

she looks quite sweet

Syn:

cute, lovable, adorable, endearing, charming, attractive, dear

8)

my sweet Lydia

Syn:

dear, dearest, darling, beloved, loved, cherished, precious, treasured

2. noun

1) (sweets)

trying to cut back on sweets

Syn:

desserts, treats, cakes, cookies, pastries

2)

happy birthday, my sweet!

Syn:

dear, darling, dearest, love, sweetheart, beloved, honey, hon, pet, treasure, angel

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