sugary

American  

[shoog-uh-ree] / ˈʃʊg ə ri /

adjective

1. of, containing, or resembling sugar.

2. sweet; excessively sweet.

3. honeyed; cloying; deceitfully agreeable.

   sugary words of greeting.

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sugary British  

/ ˈʃʊɡərɪ /

adjective

1. of, like, or containing sugar

2. containing too much sugar; excessively sweet

3. deceptively pleasant; insincere

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Other Word Forms

• sugariness noun
• unsugary adjective

Etymology

Origin of sugary

First recorded in 1585–95; sugar + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Whatever else was happening inside my body, that combination — warm spice, soft crumb, sugary crunch — felt like safety.

From Salon

This month, U.K. researchers said sugary drinks cause anxiety in young people.

From The Wall Street Journal

I also largely steer clear of sugary drinks and processed meats like bacon and sausage.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ultra-processed foods include a wide range of packaged and convenience items such as chips, crackers, frozen meals, processed meats, sugary drinks, breakfast cereals and breads.

From Science Daily

After a visit home, I returned to campus with a stockpile, like a confectionery smuggler crossing state lines with sugary contraband stuffed between sweatshirts in my suitcase.

From Salon

Related Words

• cloying
• sappy
• sentimental