Synonyms of 'sweet'
1 (adjective)
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tasting of or like sugar
a mug of sweet tea
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2 (adjective)
the sweet smell of a summer garden
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3 (adjective)
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fresh, clear, and clean
I gulped a breath of sweet air.
4 (adjective)
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(of a sound) pleasant and tuneful
the sweet sounds of Mozart
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sweet-sounding
silver-toned
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unharmonious
5 (adjective)
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kind and charming
He was a sweet man but he was hopeless with money.
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6 (adjective)
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attractive and delightful
a sweet little baby girl
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likable or likeable
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7 (adjective)
(archaic)
my dear, sweet mother
1 (noun)
Definition
a shaped piece of confectionery consisting mainly of sugar
(British
They've always enjoyed fish and chips – and sweets and cakes.
2 (noun)
Definition
a dessert
(British)
The sweet was a mousse flavoured with lemon.
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in the sense of affectionate
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having or displaying tenderness, affection, or warmth
They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate.
in the sense of amiable
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having a pleasant nature
She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.
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