sweet

A2 · Elementary

adj. having a kind, nice, or gentle personality.

adj. having a pleasant, kind, or endearing disposition.

“It was very sweet of you to bring me flowers while I was sick.”

“The elderly woman had a sweet temperament that made her a favourite among the nursing staff and other residents alike.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. very pleasing, satisfying, or attractive.

adj. highly pleasing or satisfying to the senses or mind; often used to describe sounds or smells.

日本語:甘美※

“The sweet smell of jasmine filled the garden on summer evenings.”

“The singer's sweet, melodic voice resonated perfectly within the cathedral's stone walls, captivating the entire audience.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal · Slang

adj. used to say that something is very good or cool.

adj. denoting excellence or high quality; used as a general term of approval.

“That is a sweet new car you bought.”

“The skateboarder landed a sweet trick that left the spectators cheering in the stands.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Cooking British English

n. a small piece of food made mostly of sugar.

n. a small piece of confectionery made with sugar; a piece of candy.

“The children were allowed to choose one sweet from the jar after dinner.”

“The traditional shop sold a variety of boiled sweets in glass jars, ranging from lemon drops to peppermint humbugs.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Cooking British English

n. a sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal.

n. a sweet course served at the conclusion of a meal; a synonym for dessert.

“What are we having for sweet tonight?”

“After the main course was cleared, the host offered a choice of fruit tart or chocolate mousse for sweet.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a kind name you call someone you love.

n. a term of endearment used to address a romantic partner or a close friend.

“Goodnight, sweet, I will see you in the morning.”

“He often addressed his wife as 'my sweet' in his letters, a habit he had maintained since their youth.”