sweet
adjective
having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
sweetness
-
a word derived from
sweet.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Middleman” is a ruefully affectionate novel that needs Jake’s satirical perspective to save it from terminal sweetness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Sorbitol belongs to a category of sweeteners called sugar alcohols, which provide sweetness and are commonly used as sugar substitutes.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
But amid the sweetness, there is some seediness too.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 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 unpeel the sticky leaf and bite into its sweetness.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
