SWEET
/swiːt/
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Definition
/swiːt/
noun
- The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
- A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.
- A food eaten for dessert.“Can we see the sweet menu, please?”
- Sweetheart; darling.
- That which is sweet or pleasant in odour; a perfume.
verb
- To sweeten.
adjective
- Having a pleasant taste, especially one relating to the basic taste sensation induced by sugar.“a sweet apple”
- Having a taste of sugar.
- Retaining a portion of sugar.“Sweet wines are better dessert wines.”
- Not having a salty taste.“sweet butter”
- Having a pleasant smell.“a sweet scent”
adverb
- In a sweet manner.
interjection
- Used as a positive response to good news or information.“They're making a sequel? Ah, sweet!”
Source: Wiktionary
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