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单词 sweet
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It leaves a sweet taste in the mouth.The ambulance worker knew her sweet tooth was bad for her health.She was really sweet and helped me so much.My pâté was a little too sweet.We know that sugar and sweets will rot our teeth and may make us fat.Want your nail polish to smell as sweet as it looks?Our sweet pea competition last weekend had blooms sent in by mail.As is the case with main courses there are great regional variations in sweets and desserts.You have to ask how long this sweet spot they are in at the moment will last.When you crave something sweet eat fresh fruit instead.The singer has quit eating sweets to keep in trim.The sweet berry flavours are light and refreshing with a summer zesty finish.Look out for the especially sweet one who takes a tumble while clutching a teddy bear.The topping is mashed sweet potato with lemon.The sweet spot is always in the same place.Who would have thought that the oral cavities could produce such sounds and sweet airs?This is about as richly sweet as you can get.This is anything but sweet.I also love sweet seasonal puddings, such as warm doughnuts or fritters.He was a very dear, very sweet man '.

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sweet

British English: sweet /swiːt/ ADJECTIVE
food, drink Sweet 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: 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'

Chinese translation of 'sweet'

sweet

(swiːt)

n

(Brit)
  1. (c) (= chocolate, mint) 糖果 (tángguǒ) (, )
    = candy
  2. (c/u) (= pudding) 甜点(點) (tiándiǎn) (, fèn)
    = dessert

adj

  1. (= sugary) 甜的 (tián de)
  2. (= fragrant) 芳香的 (fāngxiāng de)
  3. [sound] 悦(悅)耳的 (yuè'ěr de)
  4. [air, water] 清新的 (qīngxīn de)
  5. (= kind) 和蔼(藹)的 (hé'ǎi de)
  6. (inf, = cute) 可爱(愛)的 (kě'ài de)
  7. [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)
(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
(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)
(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.
(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
(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)
(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
(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
(adjective) 
the sweet taste of success
Synonyms
satisfying
pleasant
a pleasant surprise
(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
(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
(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

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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'

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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.
Synonyms
quiet,
low,
gentle,
sweet,
whispered,
soothing,
murmured,
muted,
subdued,
mellow,
understated,
melodious,
mellifluous,
dulcet,
soft-toned
in the sense of sweetheart
Definition
an affectionate name to call someone
Happy birthday, sweetheart!
Synonyms
dearest,
beloved,
sweet,
angel (informal),
treasure,
honey,
dear,
sweetie (informal)
in the sense of taking
Definition
charming, fascinating, or intriguing
He looked clean, childish, and very taking.
Synonyms
charming,
winning,
pleasing,
attractive,
engaging,
fascinating,
compelling,
intriguing,
fetching (informal),
delightful,
cute,
enchanting,
captivating,
beguiling,
prepossessing,
likable or likeable
in the sense of tender
Definition
gentle and kind
tender, loving care
Synonyms
gentle,
loving,
kind,
caring,
warm,
sympathetic,
fond,
sentimental,
humane,
affectionate,
compassionate,
benevolent,
considerate,
merciful,
amorous,
warm-hearted,
tenderhearted,
softhearted,
touchy-feely (informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of treasure
Definition
a person who is highly valued
Charlie? Oh he's a treasure, he's so kind.
Synonyms
angel,
darling,
find,
star (informal),
prize,
pearl,
something else (informal),
jewel,
gem,
paragon,
one in a million (informal),
one of a kind (informal),
nonpareil
in the sense of tuneful
Definition
having a pleasant tune
Melodic and tuneful, his songs made me weep.
Synonyms
melodious,
musical,
pleasant,
harmonious,
melodic,
catchy,
consonant,
symphonic,
mellifluous,
easy on the ear (informal),
euphonious,
euphonic
in the sense of wholesome
Definition
morally beneficial
It was all good, wholesome fun.
Synonyms
moral,
nice,
clean,
pure,
decent,
innocent,
worthy,
ethical,
respectable,
honourable,
uplifting,
righteous,
exemplary,
virtuous,
apple-pie (informal),
squeaky-clean,
edifying
in the sense of winning
Definition
charming or attractive
She had great charm and a winning personality.
Synonyms
charming,
taking,
pleasing,
sweet,
attractive,
engaging,
lovely,
fascinating,
fetching (informal),
delightful,
cute,
disarming,
enchanting,
endearing,
captivating,
amiable,
alluring,
bewitching,
delectable,
winsome,
prepossessing,
likable or likeable
in the sense of winsome
Definition
charming or attractive
She gave them a winsome smile.
Synonyms
charming,
taking,
winning,
pleasing,
pretty,
fair,
sweet,
attractive,
engaging,
fascinating,
pleasant,
fetching (informal),
cute,
disarming,
enchanting,
endearing,
captivating,
agreeable,
amiable,
alluring,
bewitching,
delectable,
comely (old-fashioned),
likable or likeable
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