sugary

adjective

sug·​ary ˈshu̇-g(ə-)rē 

1

a

: exaggeratedly sweet : honeyed

his sugary deprecating voice

—D. H. Lawrence

b

: cloyingly sweet : sentimental

2

: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar

Synonyms

• chocolate-box
• cloying
• corny
• drippy
• fruity
• gooey
• lovey-dovey
• maudlin
• mawkish
• mushy
• novelettish
• saccharine
• sappy
• schmaltzy
• sentimental
• sloppy
• slushy
• soppy
• soupy
• spoony
• spooney
• sticky
• sugarcoated
• wet

Examples of sugary in a Sentence

writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music

Recent Examples on the Web

Gradually replace sugary drinks with water, herbal teas, or sparkling water. —Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024

The key is practicing moderation when consuming sugary foods. —Sam Tupper, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024

Or consume more fiber, such as high-fiber fruits and whole grains, and eat less processed and sugary foods, including baked goods and sweets. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024

Even if eliminating sugary junk food and soda at home is not enough to stop you from thinking about them, doing so will give you time to resist your impulse to indulge. —Andrea Kane, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

sugary

adjective

sug·​ary ˈshu̇g-(ə-)rē 

1

: too sweetly sentimental

2

: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar