sweet

• Bezeichnet einen Geschmack, der süß ist oder angenehm schmeckt; wird auch verwendet, um eine Person oder Sache zu beschreiben, die freundlich, sanft oder sympathisch ist.

Describes a taste that is sugary or pleasant; also used to describe a person or thing that is kind, gentle, or endearing.

1. A1formal

   Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey.

   süß

   • The cake is very sweet.
   • I prefer sweet tea over unsweetened.
   • These strawberries are naturally sweet.

   Synonymehoneyedsaccharinesugarysweetened

   Antonymeacidicbittersaltysavorysourtangytart

2. Pleasant or kindA2informal

   Having a gentle, kind, or friendly nature.

   Lieblich

   • She has a sweet personality.
   • That was a sweet thing to say.
   • He is a sweet old man.

   Synonymeagreeableamiablefriendlygentlegood-naturedkindkindlylovelynicepleasanttenderwarm

   Antonymebittercruelharshmaliciousmeannastyunkind

3. Attractive or cuteA2informal

   Visually pleasing or endearing.

   Süß

   • What a sweet little puppy!
   • She wore a sweet dress to the party.
   • The baby has a sweet smile.

   Synonymeadorableappealingcharmingcutedarlingendearinglovelywinsome

   Antonymehideousrepulsiveuglyunappealingunattractive

4. Excellent or coolB1slangamerican

   Used informally to express approval or excitement.

   Ausgezeichnet

   • That car is sweet!
   • We had a sweet time at the concert.
   • He landed a sweet job offer.

   Synonymeawesomecooldopeexcellentfantasticfiregreatneatradsicksuperbterrificwicked

• Substantiv, das eine kleine Süßigkeit aus Zucker oder Schokolade bezeichnet, die oft als Nascherei oder Dessert gegessen wird.

A noun referring to a small piece of food made from sugar or chocolate, often eaten as a treat or dessert.

1. Candy or confectioneryA1informalbritishculinary

   A small piece of food made with sugar or other sweeteners, often eaten as a treat.

   Süßigkeit

   • She bought a bag of sweets for the children.
   • He offered me a sweet from his pocket.
   • The shop sells a variety of traditional sweets.

   Synonymebonboncandyconfectionsweetiesweetmeat

2. DessertA1informalbritishculinary

   A sweet dish served at the end of a meal.

   Nachtisch

   • What would you like for sweet?
   • The restaurant serves a delicious chocolate sweet.
   • She ordered a fruit-based sweet for dessert.

   Synonymeaftersdessertpudding

3. Term of endearmentA2informal

   A friendly or affectionate way to address someone.

   Kosewort

   • Don't worry, sweet, everything will be fine.
   • Thanks for helping me, sweet.
   • Goodnight, sweet.

   Synonymedarlingdeardeariehoneyloveprecioussugarsweetheartsweetie