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Meaning of sugary
Having or containing a lot of sugar
Etymology of sugary
The word "sugary" has its roots in the Old French word "sucre" meaning sugar, which is derived from the Latin "saccharum" also meaning sugar, and the suffix "-y" which forms an adjective
Historically, the term has been used to describe foods, drinks, and substances with high sugar content, and its usage dates back to the 15th century
Synonyms
sweet
saccharine
syrupy
honeyed
sugared
candied
glucose
fructose
carbohydrate
glucosey
fructiferous
luscious
rich
indulgent
decadent
sweetened
flavored
seasoned
spiced
perfumed
fragrant
aromatic
scented
ambrosial
nectarous
mellifluous
dulcet
melodic
honey-like
sugarcoated
sweetish
sacchariferous
dulcified
Definitions
- Having a high sugar content
- * Excessively sweet
- * Having a sweet and often cloying quality
Usage Examples
- The sugary drink was too sweet for my taste
- * She avoided sugary foods to maintain a healthy diet
- * The sugary coating on the candy was overwhelming