136 Synonyms & Antonyms For SWEET

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Definitions sweet [sweet] / swit / ADJECTIVE sugary Synonyms STRONGEST delicious luscious sweetened syrupy WEAK candied candy-coated cloying honeyed like candy like honey nectarous sacchariferous saccharine sugar-coated sugared toothsome Antonyms STRONGEST unsavory WEAK acid bitter salty sour ADJECTIVE friendly, kind Synonyms STRONGEST appealing beautiful charming delightful engaging generous gentle lovable loving luscious mild mushy pleasant pleasing tender STRONG beloved darling dear dearest fair patient pet taking winning WEAK affectionate agreeable amiable angelic attractive cherished companionable considerate delectable dulcet good-humored good-natured reasonable saccharine sweet-tempered sympathetic thoughtful treasured unselfish winsome Antonyms STRONGEST disagreeable hard harsh hateful horrible mean nasty offensive unfeeling unkind unpleasant WEAK unfriendly ADJECTIVE nice-smelling Synonyms STRONGEST aromatic clean fragrant fresh pure savory spicy WEAK ambrosial aromal balmy new perfumed perfumy redolent scented sweet-smelling wholesome Antonyms WEAK malodorous stinking stinky ADJECTIVE nice-sounding Synonyms STRONGEST mellow rich smooth soft soothing STRONG musical WEAK dulcet euphonic euphonious harmonious mellifluous melodic melodious orotund rotund silver-tongued silvery sonorous sweet-sounding tuneful Antonyms WEAK cacophonous discordant NOUN sugary food Synonyms STRONGEST candy chocolate confection dessert snack STRONG bonbon confectionery confiture delight enjoyment gratification joy pleasure pudding sugarplum sweetmeat WEAK final course

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“Rest easy, my dear sweet friend,” comedian Harry said, “I’ll carry you with me always.”

From Los Angeles Times

Strong and sweet, thick and creamy, the drink starts with strong Robusta coffee brewed on a phin, the traditional individual filter that drip-brews directly into a cup.

From The Wall Street Journal

Me and Lloyd went for water and took our sweet time about it.

From Literature

He chewed the first one: it tasted sweet and nutty, but was barely a mouthful.

From Literature

Yogurt that was too sweet to begin with and has since gone watery, pooling at the bottom like regret.

From Salon

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Words related to sweet are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word sweet. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

angelical aromatic beloved bonbon candies candy charming cherubic confection confections daintier dainty delicacies delicacy delicious dessert dulcet endearing engaging fetching fragrant fresh fresher freshest gainful goody heartwarming heavenly honey kawaii likable lovable love loveliest lovely loves lucrative luscious mellow melodious melodious/melodic more beloved more charming more delicious more melodic more melodious more melodious more pleasant more pleasing more pleasing more pleasurable more profitable more winning more winsome more winsome most beloved most melodic most melodious most melodious most pleasant most pleasing most pleasing most pleasurable most winning most winsome most winsome musical odorous paradisaic paradisaical paradisal paradisiac paradisiacal pleasant pleasing pleasing/pleasurable preserves profitable rich richer richest saccharine satisfying savorier savory schmaltzy sentimental slushy sobby soft softer soppy soupy spicy sugary sugary sweetheart sweetie sweetness taking tangy taste tear-jerking tenderhearted toothsome treat treats twee winning/winsome winsome yummy

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