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sugary

|sug-ar-y|

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/ˈʃʊɡəri/

sweet like sugar

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sugary' originates from the word 'sugar,' which comes from the Old French 'sucre,' derived from the Arabic 'sukkar,' which in turn came from the Persian 'shakar,' meaning 'sugar.'

Historical Evolution

'sugar' changed from the Old French word 'sucre' and eventually became the modern English word 'sugar.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'related to sugar,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'containing sugar or excessively sweet.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

containing or tasting like sugar.

The cake was too sugary for my taste.

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Adjective 2

excessively sentimental or cloying.

The movie had a sugary ending that didn't feel genuine.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35