sweet
- 01 A1 Beginner
adj.having a taste like sugar or honey.
adj.having the distinctive taste of sugar or honey; containing a significant amount of saccharine substances.
Simple“This tea is too sweet because you added three spoons of sugar.”
In context“The pastry chef balanced the sweet notes of the ripe peaches with a sharp lemon glaze to prevent the dessert from becoming cloying.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
adj.having a kind, nice, or gentle personality.
adj.having a pleasant, kind, or endearing disposition.
Simple“It was very sweet of you to bring me flowers while I was sick.”
In context“The elderly woman had a sweet temperament that made her a favourite among the nursing staff and other residents alike.”
- 03 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.
Simple“The sweet smell of jasmine filled the garden on summer evenings.”
In context“The singer's sweet, melodic voice resonated perfectly within the cathedral's stone walls, captivating the entire audience.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.used to say that something is very good or cool.
adj.denoting excellence or high quality; used as a general term of approval.
Simple“That is a sweet new car you bought.”
In context“The skateboarder landed a sweet trick that left the spectators cheering in the stands.”
- 05 A2 Elementary
n.a small piece of food made mostly of sugar.
n.a small piece of confectionery made with sugar; a piece of candy.
Simple“The children were allowed to choose one sweet from the jar after dinner.”
In context“The traditional shop sold a variety of boiled sweets in glass jars, ranging from lemon drops to peppermint humbugs.”
UsageCommonly used as a countable noun in British English, whereas American English prefers 'candy' as an uncountable noun.
Synonyms - 06 B1 Intermediate
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.
Simple“What are we having for sweet tonight?”
In context“After the main course was cleared, the host offered a choice of fruit tart or chocolate mousse for sweet.”
- 07 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a kind name you call someone you love.
n.a term of endearment used to address a romantic partner or a close friend.
Simple“Goodnight, sweet, I will see you in the morning.”
In context“He often addressed his wife as 'my sweet' in his letters, a habit he had maintained since their youth.”
Synonyms
Usage sweet spot