sugary

adjective

sug·​ary ˈshu̇-g(ə-)rē How to pronounce sugary (audio)
1
a
: exaggeratedly sweet : honeyed
his sugary deprecating voiceD. H. Lawrence
b
: cloyingly sweet : sentimental
2
: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar

Examples of sugary in a Sentence

writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music
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Frequently consuming sodas, juices, cookies, cakes, candy, gum, or other sugary foods increases your risk of developing cavities. Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Feb. 2025 Eating fatty, salty, and sugary foods triggers a quick release of dopamine. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2025 Food and liquids, especially sugary ones, left in the oven while the self-cleaning function is running can lead to dangerous smoke, fumes, and carbon monoxide, says Davis. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025 Intriguingly, the researchers found that this pleasure pathway was only activated by sugary foods. Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sugary

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sugary was in 1591

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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugary. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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sugary

adjective
sug·​ary ˈshu̇g-(ə-)rē How to pronounce sugary (audio)
1
: too sweetly sentimental
2
: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar

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