adj
sweetened
Sweetened (adj) means having had sugar or another sweetener added. Example: “She prefers unsweetened yogurt over the sweetened kind.”
adj
1
Having had sugar or another sweetener added.
"She prefers unsweetened yogurt over the sweetened kind."
2
Made more attractive through added incentives.
"They accepted the sweetened offer after negotiations."
How to use sweetened
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that has had sugar added, or a deal made more appealing.
Common pairings
sweetened cereal
sweetened offer
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more sweetened
- Superlative
- most sweetened
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Etymology
Past participle of "sweeten," formed by adding "-ed."
Synonyms
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sugared
sweet
Related words
Rhymes for sweetened
opened
saddened
awakened
unopened
hardened
darkened
softened
sickened
weakened
burdened
loosened
flattened
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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.
