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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Limit refined carbohydrates like white bread or sugary drinks when possible.
—Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
The addition of classic solar notes like benzoin, vanilla orchid, and amber woods ensures the sugary sweetness never becomes too sweet or headache-inducing.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Avoid relying on sugary snacks or excessive caffeine, which can lead to a crash.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Instead of sugary liqueurs, bartenders are working with fresh lychee fruit and creative flavor pairings that highlight the cocktail’s delicate floral notes.
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Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
The addition of classic solar notes like benzoin, vanilla orchid, and amber woods ensures the sugary sweetness never becomes too sweet or headache-inducing.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Avoid relying on sugary snacks or excessive caffeine, which can lead to a crash.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Instead of sugary liqueurs, bartenders are working with fresh lychee fruit and creative flavor pairings that highlight the cocktail’s delicate floral notes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sugary
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugary. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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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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