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Sugared - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Sugared means coated or mixed with sugar, giving a sweet taste. It can describe food, like sugared almonds, or figurative language that is overly sweet or flattering.

sugared

/ˈʃʊɡərd/ /ˈʃʊɡəd/

Definition:

Coated or mixed with sugar to sweeten.

Synonyms:

Sweetened, candied, honeyed, syrupy

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Antonyms:

Unsweetened, bitter

Common Collocations:

Sugared almonds, sugared tea, sugared cereal, sugared fruit

Derivatives:

Sugar (verb), sugaring (noun)

Usage Tips:

Use "sugared" to describe food or drinks with added sugar for sweetness.

Common Phrases:

Sugared up, sugared words, sugared pill

Etymology:

Derived from "sugar," from Old French "sucre," ultimately from Arabic "sukkar."

Examples:

  • 1. She prefers her coffee lightly sugared.
  • 2. The baker dusted the pastries with sugared icing.
  • 3. He avoided the overly sugared cereal for breakfast.
  • 4. Her words were sweet but insincere—sugared flattery.

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