sugary

adjective

sug·​ary ˈshu̇-g(ə-)rē 

1

a

: exaggeratedly sweet : honeyed

his sugary deprecating voice

—D. H. Lawrence

b

: cloyingly sweet : sentimental

2

: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar

Synonyms

• chocolate-box
• cloying
• corny
• drippy
• fruity
• gooey
• lovey-dovey
• maudlin
• mawkish
• mushy
• novelettish
• saccharine
• sappy
• schmaltzy
• sentimental
• sloppy
• slushy
• soppy
• soupy
• spoony
• spooney
• sticky
• sugarcoated
• wet

Examples of sugary in a Sentence

writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music

Recent Examples on the Web

Starchy potato and lots of powdered sugar come together to form a pliant dough that's rolled up with sugary peanut butter. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024

The same goes for sugary foods, which cause cortisol levels—and stress feelings—to soar. —Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024

To reduce risks of developing colon cancer, the American Cancer Society recommends eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and limiting or avoiding red and processed meats and sugary drinks. —Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

The report also recommends that people cut down on sugary drinks and sodium and increase their whole grain intake to make up 50% of all grains eaten. —Randi Richardson, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

sugary

adjective

sug·​ary ˈshu̇g-(ə-)rē 

1

: too sweetly sentimental

2

: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar