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sweets

/swiːts/

Meanings
noun
The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

Examples :

"The children craved sweets after finishing their healthy lunch. "
food sensation

Related Words

Illustration confectionery

confectionery noun

/kənˈfɛkʃənɛri/ /kənˈfɛkʃənri/

Foodstuffs that taste very sweet, taken as a group; candies, sweetmeats and confections collectively.

"The children were excited to visit the confectionery shop after school. "

Illustration remembered

remembered verb

/ɹɪˈmɛmbəd/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚd/

To reconstitute or reassemble that which has been dismembered.

"After the storm scattered the pieces of the model airplane, the child carefully remembered how they fit together. "

Illustration endearment

endearment noun

/ɪnˈdɪrmənt/ /ɛnˈdɪrmənt/

The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.

"The father used the endearment "sweetheart" when talking to his young daughter. "

Illustration delightful

delightful adjective

[dəˈlaɪ̯t̚.fəɫ]

Pleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.

"The cool breeze on the beach was delightful. "

Illustration confection

confection noun

/kənˈfɛkʃən/

A food item prepared very sweet, frequently decorated in fine detail, and often preserved with sugar, such as a candy, sweetmeat, fruit preserve, pastry, or cake.

"The table was covered with all sorts of tempting confections."

Illustration sweetheart

sweetheart noun

/ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ /ˈswitˌhɑɹt/

A person who is always very kind.

"She is such a sweetheart: she never complains about me being late."

Illustration sensation

sensation noun

/sɛnˈseɪʃən/

A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.

"The soft, cool sensation of the rain on my face was refreshing after the long walk home from school. "

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finishing verb

/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

To complete (something).

"Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

Illustration everything

everything pronoun

/ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/

All the things under discussion.

"I checked the list again and everything is done."

Illustration courtyard

courtyard noun

/ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/

An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.

"She sat in the courtyard, enjoying the garden."

Illustration fragrance

fragrance noun

/ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/

A pleasant smell or odour.

"The fresh-baked bread had a lovely fragrance that filled the kitchen. "

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struggling verb

/ˈstɹʌɡlɪŋ/

To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."