sugary

adjective

sug·​ary ˈshu̇-g(ə-)rē 

1

a

: exaggeratedly sweet : honeyed

… his sugary deprecating voice.

—D. H. Lawrence

b

: cloyingly sweet : sentimental

2

: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar

Synonyms of sugary

• sentimental
• sticky
• sloppy
• saccharine

Examples of sugary in a Sentence

writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music

Recent Examples on the Web

Wash them regularly to remove sugary or syrupy residues from garbage such as soda or fruit juices, which attract foraging bees. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026

Are those of us who are still chasing that sugary sonic high into our 40s and 50s just out for nostalgia? —Brendan Hay, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026

Cabin conditions dull taste and dehydrate the body, making sugary or salty drinks less ideal. —Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026

This may help you to drink more water and feel less tempted to reach for soda, juice, or other sugary beverages. —Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

sugary

adjective

sug·​ary ˈshu̇g-(ə-)rē 

1

: too sweetly sentimental

2

: containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar