sweet
/swiːt/
noun
Meaning
The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.
A food eaten for dessert.
"Can we see the sweet menu, please?"
Sweetheart; darling.
That which is sweet or pleasant in odour; a perfume.
Sweetness, delight; something pleasant to the mind or senses.
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verb
Meaning
To sweeten.
adjective
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste, especially one relating to the basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
"a sweet apple"
Having a taste of sugar.
Retaining a portion of sugar.
"Sweet wines are better dessert wines."
Not having a salty taste.
"sweet butter"
Having a pleasant smell.
"a sweet scent"
Not decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale.
"sweet milk"
Having a pleasant sound.
"a sweet tune"
Having a pleasing disposition.
"a sweet child"
Having a helpful disposition.
"It was sweet of him to help out."
Free from excessive unwanted substances like acid or sulphur.
"sweet crude oil"
Very pleasing; agreeable.
"The new Lexus was a sweet birthday gift."
Doing well; in a good or happy position.
(followed by on) Romantically fixated, enamoured with, fond of
"The attraction was mutual and instant; they were sweet on one another from first sight."
Fresh; not salt or brackish.
"sweet water"
Pleasing to the eye; beautiful; mild and attractive; fair.
"a sweet colour or complexion"
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adverb
Meaning
In a sweet manner.
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interjection
Meaning
Used as a positive response to good news or information.
"They're making a sequel? Ah, sweet!"