sweet

How candy tastes

The adjective sweet is a relative newcomer as an interjection and is popular with younger speakers as an expression of approval and satisfaction.

taste

sugary

Containing much sweetener

  • honeyedSweetened or flattering
  • syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
  • candiedPreserved by sugar-coating

saccharine · caramelized · treacly · nectarous · cloying · ripe · confectionery · fruity · rich · mellow

flavor

sugar

Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener

maple · molasses · butterscotch · toffee · cinnamon · nectar · jam · marmalade · chocolate · dulce de leche

endearment

honey

Bees' viscous nectar product

sugarplum · honeypie · honeybunch · sugarpie · sweetums · pet · dear · darling · love · beloved

endearing

adorable

Extremely endearing

delightful · precious · darling · dear · winsome · angelic · innocent · gentle · kind · thoughtful

music

melodious

Agreeable in sound

lyrical · soothing · lilting · euphonious · tuneful · soft · gentle · mellow · silvery · honeyed

chemistry

sucrose

Glucose-fructose disaccharide

maltose · dextrose · galactose · saccharin · aspartame · stevia · sucralose · xylitol · erythritol · sorbitol

pleasantness

delightful

Highly pleasing, wonderful

gratifying · satisfying · pleasing · lovely · wonderful · blissful · heavenly · idyllic · serene · refreshing

fragrance

perfume

Fragrant liquid for wearing

  • scentAirborne odor detected
  • aromaPleasant distinctive smell
  • bouquetArranged cluster of blooms

floral · jasmine · rose · honeysuckle · gardenia · vanilla · lavender · orange blossom · frangipani · ylang-ylang

affection

fondness

Warm liking or affection

adoration · caring · kindness · compassion · gentleness · sincerity · intimacy · sentimentality · attachment · cherishing

Categories
Opposites
taste/flavor

sweetbitter

Sharp, unpleasant taste

sour · salty · savory · tart · acidic

personality/disposition

sweetmean

Average, or spiteful

nasty · cruel · ill-natured · unkind · bitter

smell/odor

sweetfoul

Offensive or illegal

malodorous · stinking · stinky · fetid · putrid

Phrases
Family

sweets, sweetheart, sweetie, sweetness, sweetly, sweeten, sweetened, sweetener, sweetest

Familiarity
Top 2,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G