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sweet
adjective (TASTE) /swiːt/Definition
(Definition of sweet adjective (TASTE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Flavours & tastes
Synonyms and related words:
- acidic adjective
- acidity noun
- aftertaste noun
- bite noun (STRONG TASTE)
- bitter adjective (TASTE)
- bitterness noun (TASTE)
- cheesy adjective (LIKE CHEESE)
- flavourless adjective
- flavoursome adjective
- fruity adjective (SMELL/TASTE)
- full-bodied adjective
- gamy adjective
- garlicky adjective
- nutty adjective (FOOD)
- palate noun
- sweetness noun
- tang noun
- tangy adjective
- tart adjective (SOUR)
- tasteless adjective (NO FLAVOUR)
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