sweet

/swiːt/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a pleasantly sweet taste or smell, or very nice and enjoyable

“She ate a sweet treat for dessert.”

2. noun

a sweet or pleasant quality, especially in a person’s nature or a situation

“Her sweet nature made her a beloved teacher.”

3. verb

to make something taste sweeter, or to add something pleasant or enjoyable to something

“She sweetened the coffee with sugar.”

4. adverb

in a pleasant or agreeable way

“He spoke sweetly to the child.”

5. interjection

used to express a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction

“Sweet! I got tickets to the concert.”

Synonyms

  • charming
  • darling
  • delicious
  • lovely
  • pleasant

Antonyms

  • bitter
  • sour
  • tart