Word Meaning

sweet definition and meaning

superl. Having an agreeable taste or flavor such as that of sugar; saccharine; -- opposed to sour and bitter; as, a sweet beverage; sweet fruits; sweet oranges.
superl. Pleasing to the smell; fragrant; redolent; balmy; as, a sweet rose; sweet odor; sweet incense.
superl. Pleasing to the ear; soft; melodious; harmonious; as, the sweet notes of a flute or an organ; sweet music; a sweet voice; a sweet singer.
superl. Pleasing to the eye; beautiful; mild and attractive; fair; as, a sweet face; a sweet color or complexion.
superl. Fresh; not salt or brackish; as, sweet water.
superl. Not changed from a sound or wholesome state. Specifically: (a) Not sour; as, sweet milk or bread. (b) Not state; not putrescent or putrid; not rancid; as, sweet butter; sweet meat or fish.
superl. Plaesing to the mind; mild; gentle; calm; amiable; winning; presuasive; as, sweet manners.
n. That which is sweet to the taste; -- used chiefly in the plural.
n. Confectionery, sweetmeats, preserves, etc.
n. Home-made wines, cordials, metheglin, etc.
n. That which is sweet or pleasant in odor; a perfume.
n. That which is pleasing or grateful to the mind; as, the sweets of domestic life.
n. One who is dear to another; a darling; -- a term of endearment.
adv. Sweetly.
v. t. To sweeten.

Crossword clues for sweet

- Cherubic
- Confectionery item
- Dessert
- dishes that are served before fruits
- Endearingly charming
- Gentle, or sugary
- Lolly
- Saute gently
- Sugary
- Type of corn