sweeter
word · lemma: sweet
/ˈswitɝ/
SWEE-tur
/swˈiːtɐ/
SWEE-tuh
Definition
Comparative form of 'sweet'; describes something that has more sweetness (taste or character) than another thing.
Usage & Nuances
Used for both food and personality (e.g., 'a sweeter apple', 'she has a sweeter smile'). Typically not used with uncountable ideas like 'weather.' Can be literal or figurative.
Spanish: más dulcePortuguese (BR): mais docePortuguese (PT): mais doceChinese (Simplified): 更甜Chinese (Traditional): 更甜Hindi: ज़्यादा मीठाArabic: أكثر حلاوةBengali: অধিক মিষ্টি - আরও মধুর (ব্যক্তিত্ব)Russian: слаще - милее (о человеке/жесте)Japanese: もっと甘い - より優しい (性格)Vietnamese: ngọt hơn - dịu dàng hơn (tính cách)Korean: 더 달콤한 - 더 다정한 (성격)Turkish: daha tatlı - daha sevecen (kişilik)Urdu: زیادہ میٹھا - زیادہ پیارا (شخصیت)Indonesian: lebih manis - lebih ramah (sifat)
Example Sentences
This orange is sweeter than that one.
basic
His smile got even sweeter when he saw the puppy.
natural
If you wait a few days, these peaches will get sweeter.
natural
This cake is sweeter than the last one.
basic
My tea tastes sweeter after I added honey.
basic
Life feels sweeter when you spend time with friends.
natural