sweet
//swiːt//
Adjective
sweetCanonical form
sweeterComparative
sweetestSuperlative
1
Having a taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter.
This cake is very sweet.
2
Having a pleasant smell; fragrant.
The sweet smell of roses filled the garden.
3
Pleasing to the mind or feelings; agreeable, kind, or charming.
She has a sweet personality.
4
Not salty or salted; fresh (used of water or food).
Sweet water is better for drinking than salt water.
5
Melodious or harmonious in sound.
The bird sang a sweet song in the morning.
Noun
sweetSingular
sweetsPlural
1
A piece of candy or confectionery; a dessert.
The children enjoyed sweets after dinner.
2
A term of endearment for a beloved person.
Good night, my sweet.
Synonym
Adverb
sweetCanonical form
sweeterComparative
sweetestSuperlative
1
In a sweet manner; sweetly.
She smiled sweet at the children.