Semisweet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Semisweet is an adjective meaning Partially sweet or sweetened, but having a distinct bitter component.
Meaning
Partially sweet or sweetened, but having a distinct bitter component.
More Meanings
- (wine) Containing some residual sugars that complement the acidity and other flavor components but which do not dominate.
Example Sentences
semisweet chocolate
Word Forms
- semi-sweet
Synonyms for semisweet
Depending on context, synonyms include bittersweet, tasteful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tasteful, bittersweet, semidark, semidarkened, bitterish, semisad.
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