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sugary

UK
/ˈʃʌɡəri/
US
/ˈʃʌɡəri/

Translations

sugaryadjective
sugarier
Comp.
sugariest
Super.
UK
/ˈʃʌɡəri/
US
/ˈʃʌɡəri/
mièvreSe dit d’un style ou d’un ton excessivement sentimental, parfois avec une nuance péjorative.
The movie was criticized for its sugary dialogue and predictable plot.
Le film a été critiqué pour ses dialogues mièvres et son intrigue prévisible.
The sugary dessert was a hit at the party.
Le dessert sucré a eu beaucoup de succès à la fête.
Additional translations
sirupeuxPlus marqué, familier ou péjoratif pour un ton trop doux ou trop sentimental.
Synonyms
syrupy
treacly
candied
honeyed
cloying
saccharine
sweet
Antonyms
unsweetened
savory
bitter

Definitions

sugaryadjective
Containing or tasting like sugar; sweet.
The sugary dessert was a hit at the party.
Excessively sentimental or cloying.
The movie was criticized for its sugary dialogue and predictable plot.
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