sweetened
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈswiːtənd/
KK: /ˈswitnd/
adjective
Definition
Having been made sweet by adding sugar or another sweetener.
Example
The sweetened tea was much more enjoyable than the plain version.
Conversation
Have you tried that new coffee shop downtown?
Yeah, I went there yesterday! Their coffee is really good, especially the sweetened options.
I love a good sweetened drink to start my day right.
Same here! It makes all the difference in the morning.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sugared
honeyed
candied
Antonyms
bitter
sour
harsh
verb
Definition
To make something taste better by adding sugar or another sweet substance.
Example
She sweetened the tea with honey.
Tense Forms
Past: sweetened
Past Participle: sweetened
Conversation
Did you try the tea I sweetened for you yesterday?
Yes, I loved it! It was just the right amount of sugar.
I'm glad you enjoyed it; I usually don’t sweeten mine that much.
Root Explanation
Sweetened → It is formed from "sweet" (from Old English *swēte*, meaning having a pleasant taste) and "-en" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or become). The word "sweetened" means to make something sweet or to add sweetness to it.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'made sweet' — 'sweet' refers to a pleasant taste, and '-en' means to make. This helps you remember that 'sweetened' means to add sweetness.
Visually Confused Words
unsweetened