sweet
adjective
having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
sweetness
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a word derived from
sweet.
Example Sentences
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“First Cow” is about the sweetness of friendship and French pastries in the wilds of Oregon during westward expansion; “The Weight” is about the corrupting forces of capitalism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
This year’s new “premium chai” recipe reflects the chain’s fresh focus on customization, using just two grams of honey to give customers more control over sweetness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
These additives provide sweetness without the calories found in sugar.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026
It’s a sunny afternoon in the Mexican capital, and the disarming sweetness with which he expresses his thoughts mirrors the band’s vulnerable soundscapes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Raymie was standing close enough to Beverly that she could smell her, that strange combination of sweetness and grittiness.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
