word
Sweet
Sweet
/ˈswiːt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sweet
Dictionary meaning
In an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly').
Examples
- Susan Hayward plays the wife sharply and sweetly.
- Sweet revenge.
Synonyms: sweetly
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