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SWEET

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 18 meanings of the word Sweet.

How to pronounce sweet:

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Sweet - as an adjective

Having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sour4

(used of wines) having a high residual sugar content

Example: "Sweet dessert wines"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dry7

Not containing or composed of salt water

Example: "Fresh water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fresh11

Sweet - as a noun

English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
henry sweet

The taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sugariness11sweetness12

The property of tasting as if it contains sugar

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sweetness12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
taste property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sweet - as an adverb

In an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly')

Example: "Susan hayward plays the wife sharply and sweetly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sweetly13

Sweet - as an adjective satellite

Having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub

Example: "An angelic smile"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
angelic10angelical12cherubic17seraphic15

Pleasing to the ear

Example: "The dulcet tones of the cello"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dulcet9honeyed14mellifluous16mellisonant

Pleasing to the senses

Example: "The sweet song of the lark"

Pleasing to the mind or feeling

Example: "Sweet revenge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gratifying18

Having a natural fragrance

Example: "Odoriferous spices"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
odoriferous15odorous8perfumed16scented10sweet-scentedsweet-smelling

Not soured or preserved

Example: "Sweet milk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fresh11unfermented17

With sweetening added

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sugared9sweet-flavoredsweetened13

Sweet - as a verb

To sweeten.

Sweet - as an interjection

Used as a positive response to good news or information.

Example: "They're making a sequel? ah, sweet!"

Example Sentences

"She has a sweet smile."
"He gave me a sweet hug."
"The cake was incredibly sweet."
"The little girl wore a sweet dress."
"The sweet aroma of flowers filled the room."
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Word Game Points

Is SWEET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sweet is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SWEET has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SWEET a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sweet is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SWEET has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is SWEET a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sweet is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SWEET has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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