sweet

/swiːt/adjective

Having a taste like sugar or honey.

Example sentences

“These strawberries are wonderfully sweet.”
“This tea is too sweet for me, so next time use less honey.”

Also describes kind people and endearing things: 'that was sweet of you'. Its taste opposites are 'bitter' and 'sour', depending on context.

Synonyms for sweet

sugary

Antonyms

Related words

spicyHaving a hot, burning taste caused by chili or similar seasonings.saltyHaving the taste of salt or containing a lot of it.dessertA sweet dish, such as cake or fruit, served at the end of a meal.snackA small amount of food eaten between regular meals.juiceThe liquid that comes from fruit or other plants, often served as a drink.mealAn occasion of eating prepared food, usually at a regular time of day and in a larger amount than a snack.