Definição de 'sweet'

Old English swēte; related to Old Saxon swōti, Old High German suozi, Old Norse sœtr, Latin suādus persuasive, suāvis sweet, Greek hēdus, Sanskrit svādu; see persuade, suave

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Sweet in British English

(swiːt )

substantivo

Henry. 1845–1912, English philologist; a pioneer of modern phonetics. His books include A History of English Sounds (1874)

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Sweet in American English

(swit )

Henry1845-1912; Eng. linguist

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sweet in American English

(swit )

adjectivo

having a taste of, or like that of, sugar

containing sugar in some form

sweet wines

having a generally agreeable taste, smell, sound, appearance, etc.; pleasant

agreeable to the mind; gratifying

sweet praise

having a friendly, pleasing disposition; characterized by kindliness and gentleness

a sweet girl

dear

formerly a polite form of address

sweet sir

sentimental, saccharine, or cloying

f. Slang

good, delightful, etc.

a generalized epithet of approval

not rancid, spoiled, sour, or fermented

sweet milk, sweet cider

not salty or salted

said of water or butter

free from sourness or acidity

said of soil

4. Chemistry

free from unpleasant odors and gases

purified and free from acid, corrosive elements, etc.

5. Jazz

designating or of music or playing characterized by more or less strict adherence to melody, sentimentality or blandness in tone and rhythm, and a moderate tempo

substantivo

the quality of being sweet; sweetness

a. [pl.]

sweet foods

b. Chiefly British

a piece of candy, or a sweet dessert

something, as an experience, that gives delight or satisfaction

usually used in pl.

the sweets of victory

d. US

sweet potato

a sweet, or beloved, person; darling

advérbio

in a sweet manner

Expressões:

be sweet on

Formas derivadas

sweetly (ˈsweetly)

advérbio

sweetness (ˈsweetness)

substantivo

Origem da palavra sweet

ME swete < OE, akin to swot, sweetness, Ger süss, sweet < IE base *swad-, pleasing to taste > Gr hēdys, sweet, L suadere, to persuade & suavis, sweet

Frequência da palavra

sweet in American English

(swit) (adjective -er, -est)

adjectivo

having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc

producing the one of the four basic taste sensations that is not bitter, sour, or salt

not rancid or stale; fresh

This milk is still sweet

not salt or salted

sweet butter

pleasing to the ear; making a delicate, pleasant, or agreeable sound; musical

pleasing or fresh to the smell; fragrant; perfumed

pleasing or agreeable; delightful

amiable; kind or gracious, as a person, action, etc

dear; beloved; precious

10.

easily managed; done or effected without effort

11. (of wine)

not dry; containing unfermented, natural sugar

12. (of a cocktail)

made with a greater proportion of vermouth than usual

13.

sentimental, cloying, or unrealistic

a sweet painting of little kittens

14. (of air)

fresh; free from odor, staleness, excess humidity, noxious gases, etc

15.

free from acidity or sourness, as soil

16. Chemistry

devoid of corrosive or acidic substances

b. (of fuel oil or gas)

containing no sulfur compounds

17. (of jazz or big band music)

performed with a regular beat, moderate tempo, lack of improvisation, and an emphasis on warm tone and clearly outlined melody

18. See sweet on

advérbio

19.

in a sweet manner; sweetly

substantivo

20.

a sweet flavor, smell, or sound; sweetness

21.

something that is sweet or causes or gives a sweet flavor, smell, or sound

22. See sweets

23. See sweets

24. chiefly Brit

a piece of candy; sweetmeat or bonbon

a sweet dish or dessert, as a pudding or tart

25.

something pleasant to the mind or feelings

26.

a beloved person

27. (in direct address)

darling; sweetheart

Formas derivadas

sweetly

advérbio

sweetness

substantivo

Origem da palavra sweet

[bef. 900; (adj. and adv.) ME swet(e), OE swēte (adj.); (n.) ME swet(e), deriv. of the adj.; c. OS swōti, OHG swuozi (G süss); akin to D zoet, ON sætr, Goth suts, Gk hēdýs sweet, L suādēre to recommend, suāvis pleasant]

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