sweet — having a pleasant taste like sugar or honey
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a pleasant taste like sugar or honey
Pronunciation (IPA): /swiːt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's sweet voice could calm even the angriest dragon.
- He has such a sweet tooth that he puts sugar on his sugar.
- The sweet smell of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
sweet
ADJECTIVE[/swiːt/]
having a pleasant taste like sugar or honey
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sweet derives from Old English swēte, tracing back to Proto-Germanic *swōtaz. Originally applied not only to taste but also to pleasant smells and agreeable sounds, reflecting a broader sensory appreciation in its earliest usage.
Breakdown
The word evolved from Old English swēte through Middle English swete to Modern English sweet, with the phonetic shift from long vowel swē- to the modern sweet form reflecting regular sound changes in English phonology.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's sweet voice could calm even the angriest dragon.”
“He has such a sweet tooth that he puts sugar on his sugar.”
“The sweet smell of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.”
“That was sweet of you to help me with my homework.”
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