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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Health experts and policymakers have long debated the impact of sugary drinks on public health.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
Health and Welfare said in a news release Friday that, according to USDA data, about one-fifth of food-stamp purchases nationwide are spent on sugary drinks and snacks.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025
Health experts and policymakers have long debated the impact of sugary drinks on public health.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
In Italy, the Society of Paediatric Dentistry recommends a series of interventions for children such as brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and reducing sugary food and drinks.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugary. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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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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