sweet

sweet

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/swiːt/]

Senses

1. sweet (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Tasting of sugars.

Example: a sweet apple

2. sweet (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Retaining a portion of sugar.

Example: Sweet wines are better dessert wines.

3. sweet (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Not of a salty taste.

Example: sweet butter

4. sweet (intj) — sense 4

Definition: Used as a positive response to good news or information.

Example: They're making a sequel? Ah, sweet!

5. sweet (adv) — sense 5

Definition: In a pleasant manner.

Example: Go down beside thy native rill,
⁠On thy Parnassus set thy feet,
⁠And hear thy laurel whisper sweet
About the ledges of the hill.

6. sweet (noun) — sense 6

Definition: The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

7. sweet (noun) — sense 7

Definition: A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.

8. sweet (noun) — sense 8

Definition: A food eaten for dessert.

Example: Can we see the sweet menu, please?

9. sweet (verb) — sense 9

Definition: To sweeten.

Example: In size and shape it resembles the heart of a calf, and the interior substance is similar to thick cream, sweeted with fine sugar.

Structure of the word

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