Definition

Made sweet by adding sugar, often used to describe food or drinks that have been sweetened.

Example

The sugared strawberries were a delicious treat at the picnic.

Conversation

Have you tried the sugared strawberries at that new café?

No, I haven’t! Are they really good?

Yes, they're so sweet and delicious; the sugar makes them even better.

I’ll definitely check them out this weekend!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sugared → It is formed from "sugar" (from Old French *sucre*, meaning a sweet substance) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating a past action or state). The word "sugared" means having been made sweet with sugar or coated in sugar.

Memory Tip

Think of the sweet substance 'sugar' and remember that 'sugared' means something that has been made sweet with sugar.

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