sweet
Meaning: Having a taste like sugar or honey; pleasant or kind
'Sweet' primarily describes a taste sensation like that of sugar or honey, but it has many extended meanings. It can describe something pleasant or delightful, a kind or thoughtful person, or be used as a term of endearment. In British slang, 'sweet' can also mean satisfactory or fine, as in 'that's sweet.'
Examples
- The mangoes from this region are incredibly sweet and juicy. 这个地区的芒果甜得令人难以置信,而且多汁。Los mangos de esta región son increíblemente dulces y jugosos.この地域のマンゴーは信じられないほど甘くてジューシーです。이 지역의 망고는 믿을 수 없을 만큼 달고 즙이 많습니다.
- It was sweet of you to remember my birthday. 你真贴心,还记得我的生日。Fue muy dulce de tu parte recordar mi cumpleaños.私の誕生日を覚えていてくれて、優しいですね。제 생일을 기억해 주시다니, 정말 다정하시네요.
- She has a sweet personality that makes everyone feel welcome. 她性格甜美,让每个人都感到受欢迎。Ella tiene una personalidad dulce que hace que todos se sientan bienvenidos.彼女は誰もが歓迎されていると感じさせる優しい性格をしています。그녀는 모두가 환영받는다고 느끼게 하는 다정한 성격을 가지고 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'swēte' meaning 'pleasing to the taste', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'zoet' and German 'süß'. From a Proto-Indo-European root shared with Latin 'suavis' (sweet, pleasant) and Greek 'hēdys'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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