sugary

[ˈʃʊɡəri]

sugary Definition

• 1. containing or covered with sugar
• 2. excessively 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

Synonyms for sugary

• sweet
• cloying
• saccharine
• honeyed
• syrupy

Antonyms for sugary

• unsweetened
• bitter
• sour

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.

• sugary smile

  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.