1
a
: exaggeratedly sweet : honeyed
his sugary deprecating voice D. H. Lawrence
b
: cloyingly sweet : sentimental
2
: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar

Examples of sugary in a Sentence

writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music
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There's no wrong time for buttery, sugary bread, so consider this your invitation to make it for breakfast or a snack today. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025 But beyond the obvious unhealthy sugary options, do some foods have a negative effect on the body when eaten specifically in the morning? Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025 Nutcrackers, as they’re formally called, are homemade cocktails of sugary fruit drinks and cheap liquor that daydrinkers hide in plastic bottles for beach consumption. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025 Manage Stress Being overly stressed can impact your hunger and cravings for sugary foods. Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sugary 

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sugary was in 1591

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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugary. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

1
: too sweetly sentimental
2
: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar

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