Word forms: comparative sweeter, superlative sweetest, plural sweets
1. adjective
Sweet food and drink contains a lot of sugar.
...a mug of sweet tea.
If the sauce seems too sweet, add a dash of vinegar.
...the sweet taste of wild strawberries.
Synonyms: sugary, sweetened, cloying, honeyed [poetic] More Synonyms of sweet
sweetnessuncountable noun
Florida oranges have a natural sweetness.
2. countable noun
Sweets are small sweet things such as toffees, chocolates, and mints.
[British]regional note: in AM, use candy
3. variable noun
A sweet is something sweet, such as fruit or a pudding, that you eat at the end of a meal, especially in a restaurant.
[British]
The sweet was a mousse flavoured with coffee.
regional note: in AM, use dessert
Synonyms: dessert, pudding, afters [British, informal], last course More Synonyms of sweet
4. adjective
A sweet smell is a pleasant one, for example the smell of a flower.
...the sweet smell of her shampoo.
She'd baked some bread which made the air smell sweet.
5. adjective
If you describe something such as air or water as sweet, you mean that it smells or tastes pleasantly fresh and clean.
I gulped a breath of sweet air.
...a stream of sweet water.
Synonyms: fresh, clean, pure, wholesome More Synonyms of sweet
6. adjective
A sweet sound is pleasant, smooth, and gentle.
Her voice was as soft and sweet as a young girl's.
...the sweet sounds of Mozart.
Synonyms: melodious, musical, harmonious, soft More Synonyms of sweet
sweetlyadverb [usually ADVERB with verb]
He sang much more sweetly than he has before.
7. adjective
If you describe something as sweet, you mean that it gives you great pleasure and satisfaction.
[written]
There are few things quite as sweet as revenge.
...the sweet taste of illicit love.
His success was all the sweeter for being at the expense of Europe's most admiredteam.
Synonyms: satisfying, pleasant More Synonyms of sweet
8. adjective
If you describe someone as sweet, you mean that they are pleasant, kind, and gentle towards other people.
How sweet of you to think of me!
Synonyms: charming, kind, gentle, tender More Synonyms of sweet
sweetlyadverb [usually ADVERB with verb]
I just smiled sweetly and said no.
9. adjective
If you describe a small person or thing as sweet, you mean that they are attractive in a simple or unsophisticated way.
[informal]
...a sweet little baby girl.
The house was really sweet.
Synonyms: delightful, appealing, cute, taking More Synonyms of sweet
10. vocative noun
You can address someone as sweet or my sweet if you are very fond of them.
[old-fashioned]
I am so proud of you, my sweet!
11. See also sweetly, sweetness
12.
See keep sb sweet
13. a sweet tooth
More Synonyms of sweet
sweet in British English
(swiːt)
adjective
1.
having or denoting a pleasant taste like that of sugar
2.
agreeable to the senses or the mind
sweet music
3.
having pleasant manners; gentle
a sweet child
4.
(of wine, etc) having a relatively high sugar content; not dry
5.
(of foods) not decaying or rancid
sweet milk
6.
not salty
sweet water
7.
free from unpleasant odours
sweet air
8.
containing no corrosive substances
sweet soil
9.
(of petrol) containing no sulphur compounds
10.
sentimental or unrealistic
11.
individual; particular
the electorate went its own sweet way
12. jazz
performed with a regular beat, with the emphasis on clearly outlined melody and little improvisation
13. Australian slang
satisfactory or in order; all right
14. archaic
respected; dear (used in polite forms of address)
sweet sir
15.
smooth and precise; perfectly executed
a sweet shot
16. sweet on
17. keep someone sweet
adverb
18. informal
in a sweet manner
noun
19.
a sweet taste or smell; sweetness in general
20. (often plural) British
any of numerous kinds of confectionery consisting wholly or partly of sugar, esp of sugar boiled and crystallized (boiled sweets)
21. British
a pudding, fruit, or any sweet dish served as a dessert
22.
dear; sweetheart (used as a form of address)
23.
anything that is sweet
24. (often plural)
a pleasurable experience, state, etc
the sweets of success
25. US sweet potato
Derived forms
sweetish (ˈsweetish)
adjective
sweetly (ˈsweetly)
adverb
sweetness (ˈsweetness)
noun
Word origin
Old English swēte; related to Old Saxon swōti, Old High German suozi, Old Norse sœtr, Latin suādus persuasive, suāvis sweet, Greek hēdus, Sanskrit svādu; see persuade, suave
Sweet in British English
(swiːt)
noun
Henry. 1845–1912, English philologist; a pioneer of modern phonetics. His books include A History of English Sounds (1874)
Sweet in American English
(swit)
Henry1845-1912; Eng. linguist
sweet in American English
(swit)
adjective
1.
a.
having a taste of, or like that of, sugar
b.
containing sugar in some form
sweet wines
2.
a.
having a generally agreeable taste, smell, sound, appearance, etc.; pleasant
b.
agreeable to the mind; gratifying
sweet praise
c.
having a friendly, pleasing disposition; characterized by kindliness and gentleness
a sweet girl
d.
dear
formerly a polite form of address
sweet sir
e.
sentimental, saccharine, or cloying
f. Slang
good, delightful, etc.
a generalized epithet of approval
3.
a.
not rancid, spoiled, sour, or fermented
sweet milk, sweet cider
b.
not salty or salted
said of water or butter
c.
free from sourness or acidity
said of soil
4. Chemistry
a.
free from unpleasant odors and gases
b.
purified and free from acid, corrosive elements, etc.
5. Jazz
designating or of music or playing characterized by more or less strict adherence to melody, sentimentality or blandness in tone and rhythm, and a moderate tempo
noun
6.
the quality of being sweet; sweetness
7.
a. [pl.]
sweet foods
b. Chiefly British
a piece of candy, or a sweet dessert
c.
something, as an experience, that gives delight or satisfaction
usually used in pl.
the sweets of victory
d. US
sweet potato
8.
a sweet, or beloved, person; darling
adverb
9.
in a sweet manner
Idioms:
be sweet on
Derived forms
sweetly (ˈsweetly)
adverb
sweetness (ˈsweetness)
noun
Word origin
ME swete < OE, akin to swot, sweetness, Ger süss, sweet < IE base *swad-, pleasing to taste > Gr hēdys, sweet, L suadere, to persuade & suavis, sweet
More idioms containing
sweet
cop it sweet
keep someone sweet
sweet as pie
have a sweet tooth
whisper sweet nothings
Examples of 'sweet' in a sentence
sweet
It leaves a sweet taste in the mouth.
Hamilton, Ian Writers in Hollywood, 1915-51 (1990)
The ambulance worker knew her sweet tooth was bad for her health.
The Sun (2015)
She was really sweet and helped me so much.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
My pâté was a little too sweet.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
We know that sugar and sweets will rot our teeth and may make us fat.
Wallace, Louise M & Bundy, Christine Coping with Angina (1990)
Want your nail polish to smell as sweet as it looks?
The Sun (2013)
Our sweet pea competition last weekend had blooms sent in by mail.
The Sun (2013)
As is the case with main courses there are great regional variations in sweets and desserts.
Wood, Katie Cheap Eats Guide to Europe 1994 (1993)
You have to ask how long this sweet spot they are in at the moment will last.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
When you crave something sweet eat fresh fruit instead.
Holford, Patrick The Family Nutrition Workbook (1988)
The singer has quit eating sweets to keep in trim.
The Sun (2012)
The sweet berry flavours are light and refreshing with a summer zesty finish.
The Sun (2014)
Look out for the especially sweet one who takes a tumble while clutching a teddy bear.
The Sun (2012)
The topping is mashed sweet potato with lemon.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The sweet spot is always in the same place.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Who would have thought that the oral cavities could produce such sounds and sweet airs?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This is about as richly sweet as you can get.
Lockspeiser, Jerry & Gear, Jackie Thorsons Organic Wine Guide (1991)
This is anything but sweet.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
I also love sweet seasonal puddings, such as warm doughnuts or fritters.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He was a very dear, very sweet man '.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Word lists with
sweet
America, Wine terms
In other languages
sweet
British English: sweet /swiːt/ ADJECTIVE
food, drinkSweet food or drink contains a lot of sugar.
...a mug of sweet tea.
American English: sweet taste
Arabic: حُلْو
Brazilian Portuguese: doce
Chinese: 甜的
Croatian: sladak
Czech: sladký chuť
Danish: sød
Dutch: zoet
European Spanish: dulce
Finnish: makea
French: sucré
German: süß
Greek: γλυκός
Italian: dolce
Japanese: 甘い taste
Korean: 단 맛이 달콤한
Norwegian: søt smak
Polish: słodki
European Portuguese: doce
Romanian: dulce
Russian: сладкий
Latin American Spanish: dulce
Swedish: söt smak
Thai: หวาน
Turkish: tatlı
Ukrainian: солодкий
Vietnamese: ngọt
British English: sweet /swiːt/ ADJECTIVE
enjoyable If you describe something as sweet, you mean that it gives you great pleasure and satisfaction.
It was sweet revenge for the home team, who beat their opponents 8-0.
American English: sweet pleasing
Arabic: لَطِيف
Brazilian Portuguese: meigo
Chinese: 令人满意的
Croatian: mio
Czech: příjemný
Danish: sød
Dutch: zoet
European Spanish: encantador
Finnish: herttainen
French: mignon
German: lieb
Greek: αβρός
Italian: amabile
Japanese: 快い pleasing
Korean: 즐거운
Norwegian: tiltalende
Polish: przyjemny
European Portuguese: meigo
Romanian: plăcut
Russian: милый
Latin American Spanish: encantador
Swedish: rar
Thai: น่าพอใจ
Turkish: tatlı hoş
Ukrainian: солодкий
Vietnamese: dễ chịu
British English: sweet /swiːt/ NOUN
A sweet is something sweet, such as fruit or a pudding, that you eat at the end of a meal.
American English: dessert
Arabic: حَلْوَى
Brazilian Portuguese: doce
Chinese: 甜点
Croatian: slatko
Czech: sladkost jídlo
Danish: slik
Dutch: snoepje
European Spanish: caramelo golosina
Finnish: makeinen
French: dessert
German: Bonbon
Greek: γλυκό
Italian: dolce
Japanese: 甘いもの
Korean: 사탕
Norwegian: sukkertøy
Polish: cukierek
European Portuguese: doce
Romanian: desert
Russian: конфета
Latin American Spanish: caramelo
Swedish: godsak
Thai: ของหวาน
Turkish: şeker
Ukrainian: солодке
Vietnamese: kẹo
All related terms of 'sweet'
sweet bay
a small tree, Magnolia virginiana, of SE North America , having large fragrant white flowers: family Magnoliaceae (magnolias)
sweet gum
a North American liquidambar tree, Liquidambar styraciflua, having prickly spherical fruit clusters and fragrant sap : the wood ( called satin walnut ) is used to make furniture
sweet oil
any mild , edible oil, as olive oil
sweet on
fond of or infatuated with
sweet pea
A sweet pea is a climbing plant which has delicate, sweet-smelling flowers.
cough sweet
a lozenge to relieve a cough
honey-sweet
sweet or endearing
sweet basil
a basil ( Ocimum basilicum )
sweet cider
cider having a high sugar content
sweet corn
any of various strains of Indian corn with kernels rich in sugar , eaten as a table vegetable in the unripe , or milky , stage
sweet fern
a North American shrub , Comptonia (or Myrica ) asplenifolia, having scented fernlike leaves and heads of brownish flowers: family Myricaceae
sweet flag
an aroid marsh plant, Acorus calamus , having swordlike leaves, small greenish flowers, and aromatic roots
sweet gale
a shrub, Myrica gale , of northern swamp regions, having yellow catkin-like flowers and aromatic leaves: family Myricaceae
sweet grass
an aromatic grass ( Hierochloe odorata ), traditionally used in Native American rituals
sweet herbs
sweet-smelling herbs that are grown specifically for cooking
sweet shop
A sweet shop is a small shop that sells sweets and cigarettes , and sometimes newspapers and magazines .
sweet spot
the centre area of a racket , golf club , etc, from which the cleanest shots are made
sweet talk
If you sweet talk someone, you talk to them very nicely so that they will do what you want .
sweet taste
The taste of something is the individual quality which it has when you put it in your mouth and which distinguishes it from other things. For example, something may have a sweet, bitter , sour , or salty taste.
sweet tooth
a strong liking for sweet foods
boiled sweet
Boiled sweets are hard sweets that are made from boiled sugar.
medium-sweet
(esp of wines ) fairly sweet
sweet alison
→ another name for sweet alyssum
sweet almond
See under almond (sense 1 )
sweet alyssum
a Mediterranean plant, Lobularia maritima, having clusters of small fragrant white or violet flowers, that is widely grown in gardens : family Brassicaceae ( crucifers )
sweet cherry
either of two types of cherry tree that are cultivated for their red edible sweet fruit, the gean having tender-fleshed fruit, the bigarreau having firm-fleshed fruit
sweet cicely
an aromatic umbelliferous European plant, Myrrhis odorata, having compound leaves and clusters of small white flowers
sweet clover
any of a genus ( Melilotus ) of annual or biennial plants of the pea family, with small, white or yellow flowers, leaflets in groups of three, and single-seeded pods : grown for hay , forage , or green manure
sweet flavour
The flavour of a food or drink is its taste .
sweet marten
a name for the pine marten , referring to the fact that its scent glands produce a less offensive scent marker than that of the polecat (the foul marten or foumart )
sweet-natured
having a pleasant temperament and a gentle nature
sweet orange
any of several citrus trees, esp Citrus sinensis ( sweet orange ) and the Seville orange, cultivated in warm regions for their round edible fruit
sweet pepper
A sweet pepper is a hollow green, red, or yellow vegetable .
sweet potato
Sweet potatoes are vegetables that look like large ordinary potatoes but taste sweet. They have pinkish-brown skins and yellow flesh .
sweet-scented
having a pleasant smell
sweet-toothed
having a strong liking for sweet foods
sweet trolley
(in a restaurant ) a trolley on which desserts are brought to the table so that diners can choose from them
sweet violet
a temperate perennial herbaceous plants of a violaceous genus; Viola odorata
sweet william
a widely cultivated Eurasian caryophyllaceous plant, Dianthus barbatus, with flat clusters of white, pink , red, or purple flowers
be sweet on
to be in love with
cop it sweet
to accept harsh treatment or a punishment without reacting violently or complaining
sweet as pie
very kind, friendly , and charming
sweet chestnut
any N temperate fagaceous tree of the genus Castanea, such as C. sativa ( sweet or Spanish chestnut ), which produce flowers in long catkins and nuts in a prickly bur
sweet marjoram
an annual marjoram ( Origanum majorana ) grown for its aromatic leaves used in cooking
sweet nothings
If someone whispers sweet nothings to you, they quietly say nice , loving, and flattering things to you.
sweet-smelling
having a pleasant smell
sweet-tempered
having a pleasant temperament and a gentle nature
sweet woodruff
a Eurasian and North African rubiaceous plant, Galium odoratum (or Asperula odorata ), having whorls of leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers
a sweet tooth
If you have a sweet tooth , you like sweet food very much.
keep someone sweet
If you keep someone sweet , you do something to please them in order to prevent them from becoming annoyed or dissatisfied .
Chinese translation of 'sweet'
sweet
(swiːt)
n
(Brit)
(c) (= chocolate, mint) 糖果 (tángguǒ) (颗, kē)
美 = candy
(c/u) (= pudding) 甜点(點) (tiándiǎn) (份, fèn)
美 = dessert
adj
(= sugary) 甜的 (tián de)
(= fragrant) 芳香的 (fāngxiāng de)
[sound]悦(悅)耳的 (yuè'ěr de)
[air, water]清新的 (qīngxīn de)
(= kind) 和蔼(藹)的 (hé'ǎi de)
(inf, = cute) 可爱(愛)的 (kě'ài de)
[revenge]令人满(滿)意的 (lìng rén mǎnyì de)
to smell/taste sweet闻(聞)/尝(嘗)起来(來)甜美 (wén/cháng qǐlái tiánměi)
sweet and sour糖醋 (tángcù)
1 (adjective)
Definition
tasting of or like sugar
a mug of sweet tea
Synonyms
sugary
sugary tea
sweetened
cloying
The film is sentimental but rarely cloying.
honeyed (poetic)
I could smell the honeyed ripeness of melons and peaches.
saccharine
The cashier smiled with saccharine sweetness.
syrupy
icky (informal)
treacly
Opposites
sharp
,
sour
,
tart
,
acid
,
bitter
,
savoury
,
acerbic
,
acetic
,
vinegary
2 (adjective)
the sweet smell of a summer garden
Synonyms
fragrant
fragrant oils and perfumes
perfumed
sweetly-perfumed yellow flowers
aromatic
a shrub with aromatic leaves
redolent
The air was redolent of cinnamon and apple.
sweet-smelling
Opposites
rank
,
foul
,
stinking
,
fetid
,
noisome
,
festy (Australian, slang)
3 (adjective)
Definition
fresh, clear, and clean
I gulped a breath of sweet air.
Synonyms
fresh
The air was fresh and she felt revived.
clean
Disease is not a problem because clean water is available.
pure
demands for pure and clean river water
wholesome
It was all good, wholesome fun.
4 (adjective)
Definition
(of a sound) pleasant and tuneful
the sweet sounds of Mozart
Synonyms
melodious
She spoke in a quiet melodious voice.
musical
He had a soft, almost musical voice.
harmonious
producing harmonious sounds
soft
When he woke again he could hear soft music.
She spoke in a soft whisper.
mellow
the mellow background music
silvery
tuneful
Melodic and tuneful, his songs made me weep.
dulcet
her beautiful, dulcet voice
sweet-sounding
euphonious
silver-toned
euphonic
Opposites
harsh
,
unpleasant
,
grating
,
strident
,
shrill
,
discordant
,
cacophonous
,
unmusical
,
unharmonious
5 (adjective)
Definition
kind and charming
He was a sweet man but he was hopeless with money.
Synonyms
charming
kind
He was a very kind man, full of common sense.
gentle
a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life
tender
tender, loving care
affectionate
They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate.
agreeable
amiable
She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.
sweet-tempered
Opposites
nasty
,
obnoxious
,
disagreeable
,
grumpy
,
bad-tempered
,
ill-tempered
,
grouchy (informal)
6 (adjective)
Definition
attractive and delightful
a sweet little baby girl
Synonyms
delightful
The most delightful garden I had ever seen.
appealing
That's a very appealing idea.
cute
a cute little baby
taking
He looked clean, childish, and very taking.
winning
She had great charm and a winning personality.
fair
beautiful
a beautiful red-haired woman
attractive
We are often drawn to attractive people.
engaging
She was a most engaging child.
lovable
His vulnerability makes him even more lovable.
winsome
She gave them a winsome smile.
cutesy (informal)
likable or likeable
Opposites
nasty
,
unpleasant
,
unattractive
,
obnoxious
,
objectionable
,
unappealing
,
loathsome
,
unlovable
7 (adjective)
(archaic)
my dear, sweet mother
Synonyms
beloved
She lost her beloved dog last year.
dear
Mrs Cavendish is a dear friend of mine.
darling
my darling baby boy
dearest
pet
The proceeds will be split between her pet charities.
treasured
precious
her most precious possession
cherished
8 (adjective)
the sweet taste of success
Synonyms
satisfying
pleasant
a pleasant surprise
1 (noun)
Definition
a shaped piece of confectionery consisting mainly of sugar
(British
They've always enjoyed fish and chips – and sweets and cakes.
Synonyms
confectionery
candy (US)
sweetie
lolly (Australian, New Zealand)
sweetmeat
fondant
bonbon
2 (noun)
Definition
a dessert
(British)
The sweet was a mousse flavoured with lemon.
Synonyms
dessert
We had homemade ice cream for dessert.
pudding
I tend to stick to fresh fruit for pudding.
afters (British, informal)
last course
sweet course
3 (noun)
`Welcome home, my sweet!' he said.
Synonyms
darling
Hello, darling!
sweetheart
Happy birthday, sweetheart!
beloved
He takes his beloved in his arms.
dearest
What's wrong, my dearest?
angel (informal)
Thank you. You're an angel.
treasure
Charlie? Oh he's a treasure, he's so kind.
honey
phrase
See sweet on
see also subject word lists:
See Desserts and sweet dishes
Additional synonyms
in the sense of affectionate
Definition
having or displaying tenderness, affection, or warmth
They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate.
Synonyms
fond,
loving,
kind,
caring,
warm,
friendly,
attached,
devoted,
tender,
doting,
warm-hearted
in the sense of amiable
Definition
having a pleasant nature
She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.
Synonyms
pleasant,
kind,
kindly,
pleasing,
friendly,
attractive,
engaging,
charming,
obliging,
delightful,
cheerful,
benign,
winning,
agreeable,
good-humoured,
lovable,
sociable,
genial,
affable,
congenial,
winsome,
good-natured,
sweet-tempered,
likable or likeable
in the sense of angel
Definition
a person who is kind, pure, or beautiful
Thank you. You're an angel.
Synonyms
dear,
ideal,
beauty,
saint,
treasure,
darling,
dream,
jewel,
gem,
paragon
Synonyms of 'sweet'
sweet
Explore 'sweet' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of appealing
Definition
attractive or pleasing
That's a very appealing idea.
Synonyms
attractive,
inviting,
engaging,
charming,
winning,
desirable,
endearing,
alluring,
winsome,
prepossessing
in the sense of aromatic
Definition
having a distinctive pleasant smell
a shrub with aromatic leaves
Synonyms
fragrant,
perfumed,
spicy,
savoury,
pungent,
balmy,
redolent,
sweet-smelling,
sweet-scented,
odoriferous
in the sense of attractive
Definition
appealing to the senses or mind
We are often drawn to attractive people.
Synonyms
seductive,
charming,
tempting,
interesting,
pleasing,
pretty,
fair,
beautiful,
inviting,
engaging,
likable or likeable,
lovely,
winning,
sexy (informal),
pleasant,
handsome,
fetching (informal),
good-looking,
glamorous,
gorgeous (informal),
magnetic,
cute,
irresistible,
enticing,
provocative,
captivating,
beguiling,
alluring,
bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect),
winsome,
comely (old-fashioned),
prepossessing,
hot (informal),
fit (British, informal),
lush (slang)
in the sense of beautiful
Definition
being very attractive to look at
a beautiful red-haired woman
Synonyms
attractive,
pretty,
lovely,
stunning (informal),
charming,
tempting,
pleasant,
handsome,
fetching (informal),
good-looking,
gorgeous (informal),
fine,
pleasing,
fair,
magnetic,
delightful,
cute,
exquisite,
enticing,
seductive,
graceful,
captivating,
appealing,
radiant,
alluring,
drop-dead (slang),
ravishing,
bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect),
winsome,
comely (old-fashioned),
prepossessing,
Butiful,
hot (informal),
fit (British, informal)
in the sense of clean
Definition
causing little contamination or pollution
Disease is not a problem because clean water is available.
Synonyms
hygienic,
natural,
fresh,
sterile,
pure,
purified,
antiseptic,
sterilized,
unadulterated,
uncontaminated,
unpolluted,
decontaminated
in the sense of cloying
Definition
so sweet or pleasurable that it ultimately becomes sickly
The film is sentimental but rarely cloying.
Synonyms
over-sentimental,
sickly,
nauseating,
mushy (informal),
twee,
slushy,
mawkish,
icky (informal),
treacly,
oversweet
in the sense of cute
Definition
appealing or attractive
a cute little baby
Synonyms
appealing,
sweet,
attractive,
engaging,
charming,
delightful,
lovable,
winsome,
winning,
cutesy (informal)
in the sense of dear
Definition
beloved
Mrs Cavendish is a dear friend of mine.
Synonyms
beloved,
close,
valued,
favourite,
respected,
prized,
dearest,
sweet (archaic),
treasured,
precious,
darling,
intimate,
esteemed,
cherished,
revered
in the sense of dearest
What's wrong, my dearest?
Synonyms
darling
in the sense of dulcet
Definition
(of a sound) soothing or pleasant
her beautiful, dulcet voice
Synonyms
sweet,
pleasing,
musical,
charming,
pleasant,
honeyed,
delightful,
soothing,
agreeable,
harmonious,
melodious,
mellifluous,
euphonious,
mellifluent
Additional synonyms
in the sense of engaging
Definition
pleasant and charming
She was a most engaging child.
Synonyms
charming,
interesting,
pleasing,
appealing,
attractive,
lovely,
fascinating,
entertaining,
winning,
pleasant,
fetching (informal),
delightful,
cute,
enchanting,
captivating,
agreeable,
lovable,
winsome,
cutesy (informal),
likable or likeable
in the sense of gentle
Definition
soft
a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life
Synonyms
kind,
loving,
kindly,
peaceful,
soft,
quiet,
pacific,
tender,
mild,
benign,
humane,
compassionate,
amiable,
meek,
lenient,
placid,
merciful,
kind-hearted,
sweet-tempered,
tender-hearted,
dove-like
in the sense of harmonious
Definition
tuneful or melodious
producing harmonious sounds
Synonyms
melodious,
musical,
harmonic,
harmonizing,
tuneful,
concordant,
mellifluous,
dulcet,
sweet-sounding,
euphonious,
euphonic,
symphonious (literary)
in the sense of honeyed
I could smell the honeyed ripeness of melons and peaches.
Synonyms
sweet,
sweetened,
luscious,
sugary,
syrupy,
toothsome
in the sense of kind
Definition
considerate, friendly, and helpful
He was a very kind man, full of common sense.
Synonyms
considerate,
good,
loving,
kindly,
understanding,
concerned,
friendly,
neighbourly,
gentle,
generous,
mild,
obliging,
sympathetic,
charitable,
thoughtful,
benign,
humane,
affectionate,
compassionate,
clement,
gracious,
indulgent,
benevolent,
attentive,
amiable,
courteous,
amicable,
lenient,
cordial,
congenial,
philanthropic,
unselfish,
propitious,
beneficent,
kind-hearted,
bounteous,
tender-hearted
in the sense of lovable
His vulnerability makes him even more lovable.
Synonyms
endearing,
attractive,
engaging,
charming,
winning,
pleasing,
sweet,
lovely,
fetching (informal),
delightful,
cute,
enchanting,
captivating,
cuddly,
amiable,
adorable,
winsome,
likable or likeable
in the sense of mellow
Definition
(esp. of colours, light, or sounds) soft or rich
the mellow background music
Synonyms
tuneful,
full,
rich,
soft,
melodious,
mellifluous,
dulcet,
well-tuned,
euphonic,
MLO
in the sense of musical
Definition
pleasant-sounding
He had a soft, almost musical voice.
Synonyms
melodious,
lyrical,
harmonious,
melodic,
lilting,
tuneful,
dulcet,
sweet-sounding,
euphonious,
euphonic
in the sense of perfumed
sweetly-perfumed yellow flowers
Synonyms
scented,
smelling,
fragranced,
fragrant,
aromatic
in the sense of pet
Definition
strongly felt or particularly cherished
The proceeds will be split between her pet charities.
Synonyms
favourite,
chosen,
special,
personal,
particular,
prized,
preferred,
favoured,
dearest,
cherished,
of choice,
fave (informal),
dear to your heart
Additional synonyms
in the sense of pleasant
Definition
pleasing or enjoyable
a pleasant surprise
Synonyms
pleasing,
nice,
welcome,
satisfying,
fine,
lovely,
acceptable,
amusing,
refreshing,
delightful,
enjoyable,
gratifying,
agreeable,
pleasurable,
delectable,
lekker (South Africa, slang)
in the sense of precious
Definition
loved and treasured
her most precious possession
Synonyms
loved,
valued,
favourite,
prized,
dear,
dearest,
treasured,
darling,
beloved,
adored,
cherished,
fave (informal),
idolized,
worth your or its weight in gold
in the sense of pudding
Definition
a dessert, esp. a cooked one served hot
I tend to stick to fresh fruit for pudding.
Synonyms
dessert,
afters (British, informal),
sweet,
pud (informal),
second course,
last course
in the sense of pure
Definition
free from tainting or polluting matter
demands for pure and clean river water
Synonyms
clean,
immaculate,
sterile,
wholesome,
sanitary,
spotless,
sterilized,
squeaky-clean,
unblemished,
unadulterated,
untainted,
disinfected,
uncontaminated,
unpolluted,
pasteurized,
germ-free
in the sense of redolent
Definition
smelling of
The air was redolent of cinnamon and apple.
Synonyms
scented,
perfumed,
fragrant,
aromatic,
sweet-smelling,
odorous
in the sense of saccharine
Definition
excessively sweet or sentimental
The cashier smiled with saccharine sweetness.
Synonyms
sickly,
honeyed (poetic),
sentimental,
sugary,
nauseating,
soppy (British, informal),
cloying,
maudlin,
syrupy (informal),
mawkish,
icky (informal),
treacly,
oversweet
in the sense of soft
Definition
(of music or sounds) quiet and pleasing
When he woke again he could hear soft music.She spoke in a soft whisper.