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sweet

Pronunciation: [/swit/]

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sweet: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use sweet in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “taste”

(adjective) having a pleasant taste that is like sugar or honey. When something tastes really good and makes you feel happy, it's described as sweet.

Example

The cake was so sweet and delicious.

Example

I find this fruit too sweet for my liking.

Example

Do you like your tea sweet?

Context: “affectionate term”

(noun) used as a term of endearment for someone you care about. When you want to show love or affection towards someone, you call them sweet.

Example

Thanks for helping me out, you're so sweet!

Example

She didn't appreciate being called sweet by someone she barely knew.

Example

Why do you think people use the term 'sweetie'?

Context: “pleasant”

(adjective) making you feel happy and content. When something makes you feel good, comfortable, or is pleasing to you, it is sweet.

Example

The sweet melody of the music put her in a good mood.

Example

The news was not sweet; it made everyone worried.

Example

What kind of things make you feel sweet and happy?

How to pronounce sweet

Pronunciation: [/swit/]

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