sugary

American  

[shoog-uh-ree] / ˈʃʊg ə ri /

adjective

1. of, containing, or resembling sugar.

2. sweet; excessively sweet.

3. honeyed; cloying; deceitfully agreeable.

   sugary words of greeting.

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sugary British  

/ ˈʃʊɡərɪ /

adjective

1. of, like, or containing sugar

2. containing too much sugar; excessively sweet

3. deceptively pleasant; insincere

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Other Word Forms

• sugariness noun
• unsugary adjective

Etymology

Origin of sugary

First recorded in 1585–95; sugar + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The guidelines advise people to steer clear of packaged, prepared, ready-to-eat or other foods with added sugars and salt—say, sugary cereal and frozen pizza.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s a mistake,” said Mozaffarian, warning that the recommendation could lead Americans to eat more sugary, highly processed foods and red meat.

From The Wall Street Journal

And UK food advertising spend is dominated by products high in fat, salt and sugar, such as confectionery, sugary drinks, fast food, and snacks, according to the latest Ofcom Communications Market Report.

From BBC

Given the choice between plain and sugary water, healthy mice prefer the latter.

From Los Angeles Times

High intake of ultra-processed foods, red and processed meats, and sugary drinks has been associated with inflammation and a greater susceptibility to cancer.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• cloying
• sappy
• sentimental