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sweetest

Syllables: sweet·est/ˈswiːtəst/

sweetest is the superlative form of sweet.

Meaning of sweet

Adjective

sweet (comparative sweeter, superlative sweetest)

  1. Tasting of sugars.
    • a sweet apple
  2. Retaining a portion of sugar.
    • Sweet wines are better dessert wines.
    Synonyms:
    saccharine, sugary
  3. Not of a salty taste.
    • sweet butter
    Synonyms:
    fresh, unsalty
  4. Having a pleasant smell; fragrant.
    • a sweet scent
  5. Not decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale.
    • sweet milk
  6. Of a pleasant sound.
    • a sweet tune

See all 28 meanings of sweet

Phrases with sweetest

Questions about sweetest

What is sweetest the superlative form of?
Sweetest is the superlative form of sweet.
How do you pronounce sweetest?
Sweetest is pronounced /ˈswiːtəst/.

Words near sweetest in the dictionary

  1. sweeter-smelling
  2. sweeteries
  3. sweeterman
  4. sweetery
  5. sweetes
  6. sweetest
  7. sweetest hearted
  8. sweetest scented
  9. sweetest smelling
  10. sweetest-hearted
  11. sweetest-natured

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