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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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Honeydew is a sugary waste liquid produced by sap-feeding insects like aphids, certain scale insects, and planthoppers.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
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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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugary. Accessed 13 Apr. 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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