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Sweeter: meaning, definitions and examples

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sweeter

 

[ ˈswiːtə ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

taste comparison

Sweeter is the comparative form of sweet, meaning that something has more sweetness than another item. It is often used in the context of food and drinks, such as desserts or beverages. The term can also apply to experiences, emotions, or relationships that are more pleasant or enjoyable compared to others.

Synonyms

more delightful, more pleasant, more sugary

Examples of usage

  • This cake is sweeter than the last one.
  • I prefer sweeter drinks like lemonade.
  • Her smile was sweeter than honey.

Translations

Translations of the word "sweeter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais doce

🇮🇳 मीठा होने वाला

🇩🇪 süßer

🇮🇩 lebih manis

🇺🇦 смачніший

🇵🇱 słodszy

🇯🇵 より甘い

🇫🇷 plus sucré

🇪🇸 más dulce

🇹🇷 daha tatlı

🇰🇷 더 달콤한

🇸🇦 أكثر حلاوة

🇨🇿 sladší

🇸🇰 sladší

🇨🇳 更甜

🇸🇮 slajši

🇮🇸 sætari

🇰🇿 тәттірек

🇬🇪 მეტად甘甜

🇦🇿 daha şirin

🇲🇽 más dulce

Etymology

The word 'sweet' originates from Old English 'swēte', which has Germanic roots. It is related to the Old High German 'suoti' and Dutch 'zoet.' The comparative form 'sweeter' developed as a way to compare levels of sweetness, adhering to standard English formation rules for adjectives. The concept of sweetness itself has been important in various cultures, often symbolizing pleasure, happiness, and abundance. Over the centuries, the use of 'sweeter' has expanded beyond the simple taste of foods to include metaphorical uses in language, emphasizing emotional states or experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,801, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.