What does sugary mean?
Sugary means Of food, drink, etc., containing or covered with a large amount of sugar..
Sugary
/ˈʃʊɡəɹi/ · adjective
Meaning
Of food, drink, etc., containing or covered with a large amount of sugar..
Definitions by Sense
- Of food, drink, etc., containing or covered with a large amount of sugar.
- (figurative, somewhat derogatory) Exaggeratedly sweet and pleasant, often to the point of aversion.
- (dated) Fond of sweets.
- A place where maple-juice is manufactured.
- A place where sugar is manufactured.
Example Sentences
By always having water on hand, you’ll be more likely to skip soda or other sugary beverages, which saves you a ton of calories.
Whenever young lovers tied the knot, some wedding guest would inevitably beseech the reception band to play the sugary strains of this song.
Synonyms for sugary
Antonyms for sugary
Related Words
Word Forms
- sugarier
- sugariest
- sugaries
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sugary?
Common synonyms include sugared, sweet, honeyed, syrupy.
What is the opposite of sugary?
Possible antonyms include sugarless, nonsweet.
How do you use sugary in a sentence?
By always having water on hand, you’ll be more likely to skip soda or other sugary beverages, which saves you a ton of calories.
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