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Definition of sweets - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
candiesUK small sugary food itemsUK
- She bought a bag of sweets from the store.
2.
foodUK desserts or sweet dishesUK
- He loves to have sweets after dinner.
3.
- Goodnight, sweets, see you in the morning.
Images of sweets
small sugary food items 
desserts or sweet dishes
Expressions with sweets
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rewards or pleasures gained from achieving success
He enjoyed the sweets of success after years of hard work.
small amount of sweets bought for half a penny
He bought a ha'p'orth of sweets from the corner shop.
Origin of sweets
Old English, swēte (sweet) + -s (plural)
Terms with sweets included in their meaning
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ingredient
fruit taste used to flavor sweets and drinks
sweets
container filled with assorted chocolates
snack sweets
sweetened slab, often coated in chocolate, with mixed add-ins
treats place
store that sells candies and sweets
retail shop
shop specializing in selling sweets and chocolates
sweets
soft, chewy candy often fruit-flavored
candy store
store selling mainly sweets and candies
sweets
chewy candy shaped like a worm
enjoy sweets
enjoy eating sweet-tasting foods
sweets
small round candy or lozenge
natural sweets
natural sweet foods like honey or dates
candy
selection of sweets chosen by weight or number
sweets
shop selling sweets and candies
sweets
related to a shop selling sweets
sweets
candy shaped like a life preserver
indian sweets
sweet food item often made with milk and sugar
sweets
type of candy with a pink and white color
sweets
candy filled with syrup or fondant
sweets
spun sugar or cotton candy in the UK
confectionery
mint-flavored candy used to freshen breath or flavor sweets
container
cone-shaped paper container for sweets
sweet spice
flavoring agent in drinks and sweets
food
Moroccan pastry filled with meat or sweets
sweets
round chocolate candy with peanut butter center
Examples of sweets in a sentence
He filled the jar with colorful sweets. She always carries a box of sweets in her bag. The bakery down the street sells the best sweets. How was your day, sweets? Sweets, can you pass the salt?
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- French:bonbons, desserts, ...
- German:Süßigkeiten, Nachtisch, ...
- Italian:dolciumi, dessert, ...
- Spanish:dulces, postres, ...
- Portuguese:guloseimas, sobremesas, ...
- Chinese:糖果, 甜点, ...
- Japanese:キャンディ, デザート, ...
- Arabic:حَلْوَى, حَلْوِيّات, ...
- Hebrew:מַמְתַּקִּים, דִּבְרֵי מְתִיקָה, ...
- Russian:сладости, десерты, ...
- Ukrainian:цукерки, кохана, ...
- Hindi:टॉफ़ियाँ, डेसर्ट, ...
Definition of sweet - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
tastetasting like sugar
- The cake was sweet and delicious.
2.
personalityhaving a kind and gentle nature
- She is a sweet and caring friend.
3.
informalUS very pleasing or agreeableUS
- That's a sweet deal you got there!
4.
senseshaving a pleasant smell
- The sweet aroma of roses filled the room.
5.
musichaving a pleasant sound
- The sweet melody calmed everyone.
6.
winehaving a high sugar content
- This sweet wine pairs well with dessert.
7.
romanticromantically fond of someone
- He's sweet on his new neighbor.
8.
air or waterDated fresh and cleanDated
- The mountain air was sweet and refreshing.
Noun
1.
candyUS confection made from sugarUS
- She offered me a sweet from the jar.
2.
term of endearmentaffectionate term for someone loved or cherished
- Don't worry, sweet, everything will be alright..
3.
cookingUK food eaten for dessertUK
- We had a delicious sweet after dinner.
Adverb
1.
pleasantlyin a pleasant or gentle way
- She smiled sweet at the compliment.
2.
mannerin a pleasantly sugary way
- She smiled sweet at the compliment..
Images of sweet
confection made from sugar
Expressions with sweet
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extremely good or very enjoyable
That concert was sweet as!
agreement that is very beneficial
He got a sweet deal on his new car.
used to show surprise, shock, frustration or annoyance
Sweet Jesus, I can’t believe we missed the train!
having a romantic interest in someone
He's sweet on his new neighbor.
place where one feels comfortable and at ease
After a long trip, it's nice to be back to home sweet home.
extremely sugary or sweet
The dessert was as sweet as honey, almost too much to eat.
enjoy eating sweet-tasting foods
If you have a sweet tooth, you'll love this candy shop.
efficiently brief in duration and pleasant
The meeting was short and sweet, lasting only 10 minutes.
used to show shock, anger or disbelief
Sweet mother of God! I can't believe that just happened.
kind or thoughtful in a pleasing way
It was sweet of him to help me with my homework.
person who uses flattering words to persuade or influence others
He is such a sweet talker, always getting his way.
strong liking for sweet foods
She has a sweet tooth and loves desserts.
spend a long time doing something on purpose
He took his sweet time getting ready.
optimal place for a desirable effect
The sweet spot of the speaker gives the best sound.
treat someone well to keep their goodwill or avoid trouble
He tried to keep his boss sweet before asking for time off.
maintain a pleasant attitude to avoid conflict
She tried to keep sweet during the argument.
whispered affectionate words
He murmured sweet nothings into her ear during the dance.
unique manner of doing things independently
She always does things in her own sweet way.
feeling happy after getting back at someone
After winning the game, he said, 'Revenge is sweet.'
extremely sugary or sentimental in a way that feels unpleasant
Her sickeningly sweet smile made everyone uncomfortable.
extremely pleasing, enjoyable, or excellent in every way
The plan worked sweet as a nut!
extremely pleasant or kind in nature
She is sweet as pie to everyone she meets.
shows strong surprise or shock about something unexpected
Sweet mother of jesus, what happened here!
romantic or affectionate words meant to charm someone
He whispered sweet nothings into her ear.
Origin of sweet
Old English, swete (sweet)
Examples of sweet in a sentence
Her sweet smile brightened the room. His sweet demeanor won everyone's hearts. The sweet child comforted her friend. The cake has a sweet flavor that everyone loves. The sweet scent of jasmine lingered in the air. Her perfume had a sweet, floral fragrance.
The sweet harmony filled the room. Her voice was sweet and soothing. The sweet aroma of the wine was inviting. A sweet aftertaste lingered on the palate. Maya has been sweet on Leo for months. Are you still sweet on your old classmate? The sweet water quenched our thirst. We enjoyed the sweet breeze by the lake. Children love to buy sweets after school. The shop sells a variety of sweets. Goodnight, sweet, see you tomorrow. Thank you, sweet, for your help. The children chose a sweet from the dessert tray. Would you like a sweet with your coffee? The baby cooed sweet as she fell asleep. He spoke sweet to calm the frightened child. The child thanked her sweet for the gift. He spoke sweet to calm her down.
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- French:sucré, bonbon, ...
- German:süß, Süßigkeit, ...
- Italian:dolce, caramella, ...
- Spanish:dulce, golosina, ...
- Portuguese:doce, rebuçado, ...
- Chinese:甜, 糖果, ...
- Japanese:甘い, キャンディー, ...
- Arabic:حُلْو, حلوى, ...
- Hebrew:מָתוֹק, סוּכַּרִיָּה, ...
- Russian:сладкий, конфета, ...
- Ukrainian:солодкий, цукерка, ...
- Hindi:मीठा, मिठाई, ...
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