sugary
adjective
of, containing, or resembling sugar.
sugariness
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a word derived from
sugary.
Example Sentences
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Slightly tannic on the tongue yet with earthy berry hints, hibiscus cuts the sugariness of sweets, adds pop and color to cocktails and vinaigrettes, and tang to savory dishes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2016
Taxes also work better if they distinguish between different degrees of sugariness.
From Economist ● Nov. 26, 2015
The sugariness gives way to something much sharper.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 1, 2010
The fat man was about to make some protest, but the face of the thin man wore an expression of such reverence, sugariness, and mawkish respectfulness that the privy councillor was sickened.
From Love by Constance Garnett
SHE comes in carrying a basket, full of fragrant plums; her hands are sticky from their sugariness, her hair tumbled.
From Barks and Purrs by Colette
