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sweet
adjective(sweet)
not containing or composed of salt water
Synonyms: fresh,
sweet
noun(sweet)
English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
Synonyms: henry sweet,
sweet
adverb(sweet)
in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly')
Synonyms: sweetly,
Examples:
Susan Hayward plays the wife sharply and sweetly.
How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank.
Talking sweet to each other.
sweet
adjective(sweet)
pleasing to the mind or feeling
Synonyms: gratifying,
Examples:
Sweet revenge.
sweet
adjective(sweet)
with sweetening added
Synonyms: sugared, sweet-flavored, sweetened,
sweet
noun(sweet)
a food rich in sugar
Synonyms: confection,
sweet
adjective(sweet)
pleasing to the ear
Synonyms: dulcet, honeyed, mellifluous, mellisonant,
sweet
adjective(sweet)
having a natural fragrance
Synonyms: odoriferous, odorous, perfumed, scented, sweet-scented, sweet-smelling,
sweet
noun(sweet)
the property of tasting as if it contains sugar
Synonyms: sweetness,
sweet
noun(sweet)
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
Synonyms: sugariness, sweetness,
sweet
adjective(sweet)
having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
Synonyms: angelic, angelical, cherubic, seraphic,
Examples:
A sweet disposition.
sweet
adjective(sweet)
not soured or preserved
Synonyms: fresh, unfermented,
Examples:
Sweet milk.
sweet
noun(sweet)
a dish served as the last course of a meal
Synonyms: afters, dessert,
sweet
adjective(sweet)
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
Antonyms: sour,
sweet
adjective(sweet)
pleasing to the senses
Examples:
The sweet song of the lark.
The sweet face of a child.
sweet
adjective(sweet)
(used of wines) having a high residual sugar content
Antonyms: dry,
Examples:
Sweet dessert wines.

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