sugary
adjective
sug·ary
ˈshu̇-g(ə-)rē 
1
a
: exaggeratedly sweet : honeyed
… his sugary deprecating voice.—
D. H. Lawrence
D. 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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For a healthier dirty soda, start with a sparkling water base, add fresh juice or fruit puree instead of sugary syrup, and mix in low-fat or nonfat milks or creamers.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 18 May 2026
The podcast sponsors include the Southern Company, a major utility; the American Beverage Association, which represents the makers of sugary soda; Polymarket, an online prediction market; and the Merchants Payments Coalition, a group pushing for legislation to reduce credit-card swipe fees.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Clean any spills, especially sugary liquids or alcohol, promptly to avoid attracting fruit flies.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
In addition to its sweetness, pineapple contains bromelain, a group of enzymes lacking in sugary snacks.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
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Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 18 May 2026
The podcast sponsors include the Southern Company, a major utility; the American Beverage Association, which represents the makers of sugary soda; Polymarket, an online prediction market; and the Merchants Payments Coalition, a group pushing for legislation to reduce credit-card swipe fees.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Clean any spills, especially sugary liquids or alcohol, promptly to avoid attracting fruit flies.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
In addition to its sweetness, pineapple contains bromelain, a group of enzymes lacking in sugary snacks.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
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sugary
adjective
sug·ary
ˈshu̇g-(ə-)rē
1
: too sweetly sentimental
2
: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar
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