sweet

[swiːt]

sweet Definition

• 1. having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter
• 2. pleasing in general; delightful or gratifying
• 3. having a pleasing disposition; lovable or charming

Using sweet: Examples

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

• Example

  This cake is really sweet.

• Example

  She has a sweet smile.

• Example

  He gave her a sweet kiss on the forehead.

• Example

  The sweet scent of flowers filled the air.

• Example

  It was sweet of you to help me with my homework.

sweet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sweet

• delicious
• tasty
• sugary
• pleasant
• agreeable

Antonyms for sweet

• bitter
• unsweetened
• sour

Idioms Using sweet

• the sweet spot

  the optimal point or range for achieving the best results

  Example

  The sweet spot for this car's engine is between 60 and 70 miles per hour.

• take the bitter with the sweet

  to accept both the good and bad aspects of something

  Example

  In any relationship, you have to take the bitter with the sweet.

• home sweet home

  used to express the pleasure of being back in one's own home

  Example

  After a long trip, it's good to be home sweet home.

Phrases with sweet

• sweet tooth

  a love for sugary foods or drinks

  Example

  I have a sweet tooth and can't resist chocolate.

• sweet talk

  flattering or persuasive talk used to persuade someone to do something

  Example

  He used sweet talk to convince her to go on a date with him.

• sweet dreams

  used to wish someone a good night's sleep

  Example

  Goodnight, sweet dreams!

Origins of sweet

from Old English 'swēte', meaning 'pleasing to the senses'

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Summary: sweet in Brief

The term 'sweet' [swiːt] refers to something that has a pleasant taste, is delightful or gratifying, or has a pleasing disposition. It can describe food, people, smells, and actions, as in 'This cake is really sweet,' 'She has a sweet smile,' and 'It was sweet of you to help me with my homework.' 'Sweet' extends into phrases like 'sweet tooth,' and idioms like 'the sweet spot,' denoting the optimal point for achieving the best results.