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sweet

British pronunciation/swˈiːt/
American pronunciation/ˈswit/
1

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

antonyms : sour
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2

having an attractive or pleasing appearance

synonyms : gratifying
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3

having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub

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4

pleasing to the ear

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5

having a natural fragrance

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6

pleasing to the senses

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7

(used of wines) having a high residual sugar content

antonyms : dry
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8

not containing or composed of salt water

synonyms : fresh
antonyms : salty
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9

with sweetening added

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10

not soured or preserved

synonyms : fresh
unfermented
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Sweet
[NOUN]
1

a small piece of food that contains sugar and sometimes chocolate

synonyms : confection
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2

a dish served as the last course of a meal

synonyms : afters
dessert
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3

English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)

synonyms : Henry Sweet
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4

the property of tasting as if it contains sugar

synonyms : sweetness
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5

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

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1

in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly')

synonyms : sweetly
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Sweets

British pronunciation/swˈiːts/
American pronunciation/ˈswits/
Sweets
[NOUN]
1

a small piece of food that contains sugar and sometimes chocolate

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What is "sweets"?

Sweets, also known as candies or confections, are a broad category of sugary treats that come in a variety of forms, flavors, and textures. They are typically made from a mixture of sugar, corn syrup, and other sweeteners, and can include a wide range of ingredients, such as chocolate, fruit, nuts, and flavorings. Sweets come in many different forms, including hard candies, gummies, chocolates, lollipops, and caramels, and are often brightly colored and attractively packaged to appeal to consumers. They are a popular treat and can be enjoyed on their own or can be used as an ingredient in a variety of desserts, such as cakes, cookies, and ice cream. Sweets are widely available in grocery stores, specialty stores, and online retailers around the world. However, it's important to consume sweets in moderation as they are high in calories and can contribute to health issues such as obesity and tooth decay.

Examples
1The cake was fairly sweet, but not overly so.
2Sleep well and sweet dreams.
3Her aunt is very sweet but not all there.
4I enjoyed the sweet scent of blossoms on the flowering tree.
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