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Sweet: meaning, definitions and examples

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sweet

 

[ swiหt ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

taste

Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter.

Synonyms

honeyed, saccharine, sugary

Examples of usage

  • The cake was very sweet and delicious.
  • She likes her coffee sweet with lots of sugar.
Context #2 | Adjective

personality

Kind, gentle, or friendly in a way that makes people like you or feel comfortable around you.

Synonyms

amiable, charming, pleasant

Examples of usage

  • She has a sweet personality and is always willing to help others.
  • He gave her a sweet smile and made her feel at ease.
Context #3 | Noun

affectionate term

Used as an affectionate term, especially by couples or close friends.

Synonyms

darling, dear, love

Examples of usage

  • Goodnight, my sweet.
  • Come here, sweet, let me give you a hug.

Translations

Translations of the word "sweet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น doce

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ€เค เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sรผรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ manis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะปะพะดะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚odki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”˜ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dulce

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tatlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ฌ์ฝคํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sladkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sladkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sladek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฆtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ™แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸirin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dulce

Etymology

The word 'sweet' originated from Old English 'swฤ“te', meaning 'pleasing to the senses or mind'. It has been used to describe taste, personality, and affection for centuries. The association of 'sweet' with sugary foods dates back to the Middle Ages when sugar became more widely available in Europe. Over time, 'sweet' has evolved to encompass a range of meanings beyond just taste, reflecting its versatility in English language usage.

See also: sweetener, sweetening, sweetheart, sweetness, sweets.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,359, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.