Sweetish: meaning, definitions and examples
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sweetish
[ หswiหtษชส ]
taste description
The term 'sweetish' is used to describe a flavor that is somewhat sweet but not overwhelmingly so. It suggests a hint of sweetness that may come from natural sugars in fruit or other sources without being the predominant taste. Sweetish flavors can balance out more savory or bitter elements in a dish, enhancing the overall flavor profile. Often, this description can be applied to certain wines, fruits, or desserts that are pleasant but not excessively sweet.
Synonyms
mildly sweet, slightly sweet, sugary
Examples of usage
- The sauce had a sweetish flavor that complemented the dish.
- I enjoy sweetish fruits like pears and melons.
- The wine was sweetish, with notes of honey.
- The dessert tasted sweetish with a hint of vanilla.
Translations
Translations of the word "sweetish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น doce
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเค เคพ เคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช sรผรlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ manis
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะปะพะดะบะฐะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ sลodkawy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ๅณใฎใใ
๐ซ๐ท sucrรฉ
๐ช๐ธ dulce
๐น๐ท tatlฤฑmsฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌ์ฝคํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญููู
๐จ๐ฟ sladkรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ sladkastรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ๅณ็
๐ธ๐ฎ sladek
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฆtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำััั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลirin
๐ฒ๐ฝ dulce
Etymology
The word 'sweetish' is formed from the adjective 'sweet', which dates back to Old English 'swฤte', meaning pleasing to the taste or sound, and has Germanic origins. The suffix '-ish' is added to indicate a lesser degree or partial quality, often used in the English language to modify adjectives. This construction allows for nuanced descriptions in terms of taste, which became more prevalent in culinary language. 'Sweetish' likely emerged as food and cooking became more integral to English culture, providing a vivid way to describe flavors that aren't fully sweet. The use of the word in literature and culinary texts has increased since the 19th century, highlighting the variety of taste experiences in gastronomy.