SUGARY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

sugary

adjective

ˈshu̇-g(ə-)rē

Definition of sugary

as in sentimental

appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music

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Recent Examples of sugary But a key question has been how profoundly the bans would affect public health, with some economists arguing that people would just use other funds to buy Coke and other sugary drinks instead. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026 Grown-up gourmands No offense to toddlers, but our palates have evolved beyond sugary fruit snacks. — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026 Modern organisms use metabolic energy (for example, via burning a candy bar’s sugary calories) to make the molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a universal energy store in the biosphere that is derived from phosphates. — Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 After accounting for other risk factors, the researchers found that one or more sugary drinks per day was linked to nearly triple the risk of gastric cancer compared with fewer than one serving per month. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sugary

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Adjective

Zendaya’s mom rang in the actress’s 30th birthday with a sentimental Instagram post.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
Caregiving is hard work Caregiving for an aging parent is not sentimental.

— Jim King, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sentimental

Adjective

And with oil prices showing no sign of returning to pre-Iran war levels this year, pressure is increasing on the Fed to combat that sticky inflation by raising interest rates at its next policy-setting meeting in September.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
The non-sticky finish adds a subtle shine, and nourishing ingredients like mango seed oil, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid keep lips feeling smooth and hydrated.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of sticky

Adjective

But a 17-point win masked how off-kilter and sloppy the offense looked against the overmatched Huskies.

— John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees on Monday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of sloppy

Adjective

From sharing hearty soups and stews at potlucks to baking gooey cookies and spiced pies for holiday get-togethers, fall recipes are a large part of what makes the season so cozy and magical.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026
The chocolatey, ooey, gooey molten cake is filled with sweet, tart raspberries for the perfect bite.

— Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Definition of gooey

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