sugary

[ˈʃʊɡəri]

sugary Definition

  • 1containing or covered with sugar
  • 2excessively sweet or sentimental

Using sugary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sugary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cake was too sugary for my taste.

  • Example

    She has a sugary voice that annoys me.

  • Example

    The movie was too sugary and predictable.

sugary Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for sugary

Phrases with sugary

  • sugary foods

    foods that contain a lot of sugar

    Example

    I try to avoid sugary foods because they are not good for my health.

  • sugary drinks

    drinks that contain a lot of sugar

    Example

    Sugary drinks like soda and energy drinks can lead to weight gain and other health problems.

  • a smile that is excessively sweet or insincere

    Example

    She gave me a sugary smile, but I could tell she didn't really mean it.

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Summary: sugary in Brief

The term 'sugary' [ˈʃʊɡəri] refers to something that contains or is covered with sugar, or is excessively sweet or sentimental. It can be used to describe foods, drinks, voices, or even movies, as in 'The movie was too sugary and predictable.' Phrases like 'sugary foods' and 'sugary drinks' refer to items that contain a lot of sugar.

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