sugary

Word parts

sugar + -y

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈʃʊɡəri/

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Adjective

Positive sugary

Comparative sugarier

Superlative sugariest

1. (food) If something is sugary, it is too sweet and contains a large amount of sugar.
2. If someone's actions, voice, personality, etc. is sugary, they too nice in a way that seems forced.

   "Can I have that, sweetie?" she asked in a sugary voice.