sweetish
Somewhat like honey
Sweetish means somewhat sweet, having a mild or faint sweetness: a sweetish aftertaste, the sweetish smell of decay.
The suffix -ish softens the quality—not fully sweet, but tending that direction.
Weak and indistinct
- hintIndirect suggestion
- traceMinute remnant or pursue
- undertoneSubdued background quality
- tingeSlight degree present
suggestion · whiff · barely · slightly · vaguely · delicate · nuanced · understated
faint
Weak and indistinct
tinge · suggestion · whiff · barely · slightly · vaguely · delicate · nuanced · understated · mild
sugary
Containing much sweetener
- honeyedSweetened or flattering
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
nectarous · mellow · candied · toffee · molasses · maple · buttery · marzipan · vanillin · ripe
agreeable
Pleasantly cooperative
- pleasingCausing enjoyment or satisfaction
- likableInspiring easy fondness
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
amiable · endearing · winsome · appealing · nice · kindly · gentle · warm · friendly · good-natured
sweetishcloying
Excessively sweet or sentimental
sugary · saccharine · pungent · sharp
sweetishbland
Lacking distinctive qualities
tasteless · flavorless · unsweetened · sugarless · plain
- sweetie pieAffectionate pet name