adj

sweetened

Sweetened (adj) means having had sugar or another sweetener added. Example: “She prefers unsweetened yogurt over the sweetened kind.”

adj

Having had sugar or another sweetener added.

"She prefers unsweetened yogurt over the sweetened kind."

Made more attractive through added incentives.

"They accepted the sweetened offer after negotiations."

How to use sweetened

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that has had sugar added, or a deal made more appealing.

Common pairings

sweetened cereal sweetened offer

Word forms

more sweetened comparative, most sweetened superlative

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Etymology

Past participle of "sweeten," formed by adding "-ed."

Rhymes for sweetened

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sweetened” mean?

The word “sweetened” means having had sugar or another sweetener added. In plain terms, describes something that has had sugar added, or a deal made more appealing.

How do you use “sweetened” in a sentence?

Here is “sweetened” used in a sentence: “She prefers unsweetened yogurt over the sweetened kind.”

What part of speech is “sweetened”?

“Sweetened” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “sweetened” have?

“Sweetened” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having had sugar or another sweetener added.