sweetened

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈswiːtənd/

Definition

Made to have a sugary or pleasant taste by adding an ingredient like sugar, honey, or artificial syrup.

Examples

• Many commercial brands sell sweetened yogurt that contains more sugar than a dessert.

• The recipe calls for unsweetened cocoa powder, so do not use the sweetened variety.

• He prefers his iced coffee lightly sweetened with a splash of vanilla syrup.

Synonyms of sweetened

Words with a similar meaning to sweetened:

• sugary
• candied
• syrupy
• saccharine

Antonyms of sweetened

Words with the opposite meaning to sweetened:

• unsweetened
• bitter

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