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sweetened

UK
/ˈswiːtənd/
US
/ˈswitənd/

Translations

sweetenedverb
sweetened
Past Simple
sweetened
Past Participle
UK
/ˈswiːtənd/
US
/ˈswiːtənd/
Functioning as the simple past tense and past participle of the verb "sweeten".
Synonyms
sugared
saccharinized
saccharified
syruped
candied
honeyed
sweetenedpast participle
UK
/ˈswiːtənd/
US
/ˈswitənd/
Refined label: the adjectival use of “sweetened” is a past participle functioning adjectivally.
The sweetened tea was too sugary for my taste.
Подслащённый чай был слишком сладким для моего вкуса.
Synonyms
candied
sugared
saccharine
honeyed
syrupy
Antonyms
unsweetened
sweetenverb

sweetened

Past Simple

sweetened
Past Simple
sweetened
Past Participle
sweetening
Gerund
UK
/ˈswiːtən/
US
/ˈswitən/
She decided to sweeten the tea with honey.
Она решила подсластить чай медом.
сделать более привлекательным
The company tried to sweeten the deal by offering a bonus.
Компания попыталась сделать сделку более привлекательной, предложив бонус.
Synonyms
sugar
syrup
enhance
ameliorate
improve
soften
mellow
Antonyms
bitter
sour

Definitions

sweetenedverb
Simple past tense and past participle of sweeten.
She sweetened the lemonade with a splash of syrup.
sweetenedpast participle
Having had sugar or another sweet substance added to it.
The sweetened tea was much more enjoyable than the plain version.
Made more pleasant or agreeable.
The deal was sweetened with additional benefits to entice the investors.
sweetenverb
To make something taste sweeter by adding sugar or another sweet substance.
She sweetened her tea with a spoonful of honey.
To make something more agreeable or pleasant.
He tried to sweeten the deal by offering a discount.
To make or become more pleasant or agreeable in manner or disposition.
Her mood sweetened after she received the good news.
(intransitive) To become sweet or sweeter in taste or character.
The cider will sweeten naturally as it ferments.
To enhance an audio or video recording by adding music, sound effects, or audience laughter so that it is more appealing.
The editors sweetened the sitcom episode with a subtle laugh track.
To remove or neutralize sulfur compounds and other impurities from (petroleum products, natural gas, etc.) in order to improve their odor or quality.
The refinery installed scrubbers to sweeten the natural gas before it entered the pipeline.
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