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semi-sweet

semi-sweet is the alternative spelling of semisweet.

Meaning of semisweet

Adjective

semisweet (not comparable)

  1. Partially sweet or sweetened, but having a distinct bitter component.
    • semisweet chocolate
  2. Containing some residual sugars that complement the acidity and other flavor components but which do not dominate.
    Synonyms:
    medium sweet

Questions about semi-sweet

What is semi-sweet the alternative spelling of?
Semi-sweet is the alternative spelling of semisweet.

Words near semi-sweet in the dictionary

  1. semi-submarines
  2. semi-submersible
  3. semi-subs
  4. semi-supination
  5. semi-supine
  6. semi-sweet
  7. semi-syllabaries
  8. semi-syllabary
  9. semi-syllabic
  10. semi-tatsama
  11. semi-tatsamas

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