adjective
Other Word Forms
- unsugared adjective
- well-sugared adjective
Etymology
Origin of sugared
First recorded in 1325–75, sugared is from the Middle English word sugred. See sugar, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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The sugared cranberries on top, of course, stole the show.
From Salon
We won’t know until a few scenes later that Adeyemi and Tremblay are both angling for the big seat, but it doesn’t take much to recognize the burnt sugared scorn in that opening volley.
From Salon
Miss Sunshine’s smile faltered for a second but then sugared up full strength.
From Literature
Generations of rockers would strive to replicate the sugared hard rock of the Raspberries but Carmen wound up softening his attack after he parted ways with the group.
From Los Angeles Times
Takeout: The Much Ado About Stuffing pickup feast includes a 14-pound natural turkey ready to roast in your oven, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, brown sugared yams, roasted Brussels sprouts and roasted delicata squash.
From Seattle Times
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