oversweet

adjective

Definition of oversweetnext
as in cloying

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversweet
  1. cloying
  2. calorific
  3. caloric
Adjective
  • Thick, deeply flavorful and less cloying than the original, this vegan rendition ($9) uses Shields’s date crystals, chewy pieces of fresh date, soy ice cream and banana.
    Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Try a Rice Krispie Treat with sesame and brown butter paired with a Brut-style Champagne — the acidity of the Champagne will cut through the cloying sweetness.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of cloying
Adjective
  • The nation wants to snack its way to feeling better, and manufacturers are producing more and more fast food snacks that are increasingly calorific.
    Alex Ledsom, Fortune Europe, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Warnings have tended to come from companies that make highly calorific products like fast food, snacks, and desserts.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 8 Feb. 2024
Definition of calorific
Adjective
  • The big picture: The South is known for its tasty (if not highly caloric) comfort food.
    Jessica Boehm, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Today, copepods have less fat, and caloric values are declining, requiring whales to eat more for the same nutritious meal.
    Dr. Rob Moir, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of caloric
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