sugary
adjective
sug·ary
ˈshu̇-g(ə-)rē 
1
a
: exaggeratedly sweet : honeyed
… his sugary deprecating voice.—
D. H. Lawrence
D. H. Lawrence
b
: cloyingly sweet : sentimental
2
: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar
Examples of sugary in a Sentence
writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
Check out deodorants, fragrance sprays and more in a sugary-sweet scent lineup that includes Coconut Vanilla, Pistachio Gelato, Raspberry Sorbet and Strawberry Swirl.
—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
6 July 2026
Ours fold in extra mini marshmallows, for pockets of sugary goodness.
—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
To keep cool, Hillman recommends that people drink plenty of fluids, while avoiding sugary or caffeinated drinks.
—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugary. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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sugary
adjective
sug·ary
ˈshu̇g-(ə-)rē
1
: too sweetly sentimental
2
: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar
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