What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
edulcorated
Example
The tea was edulcorated with honey. [edulcorated: verb]
Example
The edulcorated yogurt tasted much better than the plain one. [edulcorated: adjective]
sweetened
Example
I like my coffee sweetened with two teaspoons of sugar. [sweetened: verb]
Example
The sweetened condensed milk made the dessert taste delicious. [sweetened: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sweetened is more commonly used than edulcorated in everyday language and is more versatile in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between edulcorated and sweetened?
Edulcorated is more formal than sweetened and is often used in technical or scientific contexts.
