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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These industry moves might finally convince skeptics that gut-friendly and other healthier soda alternatives are here to stay, forcing traditional players to evolve and adapt to growing demand for less sugary drinks.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Maryland lawmakers are considering a tax on sugary beverage distributors — a proposal that has sparked controversy among Republicans and retailers.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
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Over multiple cups of tea, Sakhi, who brews his own rather than buying sugary infusions from tea sellers, and Shah engage in conversations that denote their distinct socioeconomic circumstances despite being from the same town and around the same age.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
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Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Maryland lawmakers are considering a tax on sugary beverage distributors — a proposal that has sparked controversy among Republicans and retailers.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
Peonies are not heavily affected by most pests except ants, which love the sugary nectar in peony buds.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Over multiple cups of tea, Sakhi, who brews his own rather than buying sugary infusions from tea sellers, and Shah engage in conversations that denote their distinct socioeconomic circumstances despite being from the same town and around the same age.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugary. Accessed 22 Mar. 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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