sweetened
Given added sugar
Sweetened describes something that has had sugar or another sweetening agent added to it: sweetened condensed milk, lightly sweetened iced tea.
The term distinguishes products from their unsweetened counterparts.
Figuratively, a deal or offer can be sweetened to make it more attractive: They sweetened the contract with a signing bonus.
Glucose-fructose disaccharide
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- lactoseDisaccharide in dairy
- maltoseTwo-glucose disaccharide
dextrose · treacle · molasses · agave · stevia · aspartame · sucralose · xylitol
Excessively sweet or sentimental
- cloyingExcessively sweet or sentimental
- sugaryContaining much sweetener
- nectarousIntensely sweet flavored
- dulcetSweetly musical in tone
luscious · rich · decadent · indulgent · toothsome · ambrosial · delectable · cloyingly
Frosted baked dessert
- pieCrust-enclosed baked dish
- puddingCreamy thickened sweet dish
- tartSharp-flavored small pie
- cupcakeIndividual frosted pastry
brownie · cheesecake · mousse · flan · trifle · tiramisu · baklava · kheer
Thick sugar liquid
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- frostingSweet cake covering
- icingSweet cake covering
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
infused · reduction · compote · coulis · sauce · drizzle · topping · filling
sucrose
Glucose-fructose disaccharide
maltose · dextrose · treacle · molasses · agave · stevia · aspartame · sucralose · xylitol · sorbitol
syrupy
Excessively sweet or sentimental
- cloyingExcessively sweet or sentimental
- sugaryContaining much sweetener
- nectarousIntensely sweet flavored
dulcet · luscious · rich · decadent · indulgent · toothsome · ambrosial · delectable · cloyingly
cake
Frosted baked dessert
cupcake · brownie · cheesecake · mousse · flan · trifle · tiramisu · baklava · kheer · sorbet
syrup
Thick sugar liquid
marinade · infused · reduction · compote · coulis · sauce · drizzle · topping · filling · spread
glazed
Coated with shiny finish
- crystallizedFormed solid structure
- preservedKept from deterioration
- jelliedSet in gelatin
syruped · marzipan · nougat · toffee · praline · halva · brittle · gumdrops · fondant · panforte
tea
Steeped leaf beverage
smoothie · milkshake · horchata · lassi · chai · cocoa · cordial · soda · juice · limeade
- food prep termsmarinated, seasoned, spiced, herbed, flavored
- sugarcoatedsugarcoated, candy-coated, sugary, glossed over, sanitized
- Drink Qualitiescold, hot, warm, bitter, sour
- food qualitiesripe, unripe, overripe, fresh, spoiled
- plant milksalmond milk, oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, cashew milk
- coffee creamer optionshalf-and-half, nondairy, powdered, liquid, French vanilla
sweetenedunsweetened
Contains no sweetener
sugarless · sugar-free · plain · unprocessed · natural
sweetenedsoured
Became acidic or bitter
acidified · acidulated · embittered · salted · brined
sweetenedsoured
Became acidic or bitter
embittered · worsened · aggravated · troubled · ruined
- sweeten the pillMake unpleasant more acceptable
- artificial sweetenerManufactured sugar replacement
- sweeten the potIncrease what's at stake
- sweeten the deal
- low-calorie sweetenerSweet additive, minimal energy
- sweetening the potAdding value to entice