sweetening

[sweet-n-ing, sweet-ning]

noun

1. something that sweetens food, beverages, etc., as sugar, saccharine, etc.

2. the process of causing something to be or become sweet.

sweetening

/ ˈswiːtənɪŋ /

noun

1. something that sweetens

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweetening¹

First recorded in 1585–95; sweeten + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Tennis Australia is equally as bold as its American counterparts, but it does not have the same financial clout to offer the mountain of prize money and sweetening appearance fees.

From BBC

“We are definitely looking to use the whole tool kit of available sweetening options.”

From Salon

"We are definitely looking to use the whole tool ... kit of available sweetening options to some extent where there are consumer preferences," said boss James Quincey when asked about the decision.

From BBC

Chewy churchkhela sticks go some way to sweetening an otherwise heavy and often spicy diet.

From Reuters

President Biden’s proposed $10-billion aid package for Israel outstrips the humanitarian aid package he is offering to Gaza by 100 times, sweetening an otherwise bitter proposition.

From Los Angeles Times

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