sugary
pronunciation
How to pronounce sugary in British English:
UK [ˈʃʊɡəri]
How to pronounce sugary in American English:
US [ˈʃʊɡəri]
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- Adjective:
- containing sugar
Word Origin
- sugary (adj.)
- 1590s, literal and figurative, from sugar (n.) + -y (2). Related: Sugariness.
Example
- 1. Asked one pundit , referring to a sugary waffle snack .
- 2. It is possible that the water displaced sugary drinks in the hydrated group , but this does not explain the weight loss because the calories associated with any fizzy drinks consumed by the other group had to fall within the daily limits .
- 3. A ballot measure that would have taxed sugary drinks in california failed .
- 4. Avoid sugary stuff like sodas or candy bars right before you practice or compete .
- 5. Sugary foods are often associated with cavities , but that can be misleading .