saccharoid

/ˌsækəˈrɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling sugar; having the qualities of sugar, as in being sweet or saccharine

“The saccharoid flavor in the dessert made it unpalatable to those who prefer savory dishes.”

2. noun

a saccharine substance, especially a type of degenerated tissue in the brain

“The doctor examined the patient’s saccharoid lesions to determine the cause of the illness.”

Synonyms

  • cloying
  • saccharine
  • sweet

Antonyms

  • bitter
  • sour