Definition

Having an excessive amount of sweetness, often to the point of being unpleasant.

Example

The cake was so oversweet that I could barely finish a slice.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you tried that new dessert place downtown?

Yeah, I did! The cakes were a bit oversweet for my taste.

I thought so too! I prefer something a little less sugary.

Same here, but their chocolate mousse was still pretty good.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oversweet → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "sweet" (from Old English "swete", meaning having a pleasant taste). The word "oversweet" means excessively sweet in taste or flavor.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'excessively' ('over-') 'pleasant in taste' ('sweet') — that's why oversweet describes something that is too sweet.

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