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semisweet

semisweet adjective: partially sweet or sweetened, but having a distinct bitter component.

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

Synonyms of semisweet

  • medium sweet

Forms of semisweet

alternative formsemi-sweet

Origin of semisweet

From semi- + sweet.

Phrases with semisweet

Questions about semisweet

What does semisweet mean?
Semisweet means partially sweet or sweetened, but having a distinct bitter component.
What part of speech is semisweet?
Semisweet is an adjective.

Words near semisweet in the dictionary

  1. semisupervision
  2. semisupinated
  3. semisupination
  4. semisupine
  5. semisuppressive
  6. semisweet
  7. semisweet chocolate
  8. semisweet chocolates
  9. semisweetly
  10. semisweetness
  11. semisyllabaries

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