sweet
adjective
having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
sweetness
-
a word derived from
sweet.
Example Sentences
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But amid the sweetness, there is some seediness too.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026
They appear in everything from soft drinks and candy to desserts, packaged snacks, and breakfast cereals, often providing sweetness with fewer calories than traditional sugar.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
In an era of great tenors McCormack alone had the superlative breath control, the honeyed sweetness and the ability to float notes at the top of the register with dulcet ease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Kiersten says she was initially attracted to the dessert as she could manage portion size and sweetness level.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
I wish I could also ask, Stones, has there always been this sweetness in the air?
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
