Definition

The most pleasant or enjoyable taste, often associated with sugar or honey.

Example

This cake is the sweetest dessert I've ever tasted.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you try the cake from the bakery down the street?

Yes, it's the sweetest cake I've ever had!

I thought so too; I couldn't believe how good it was.

I know, right? We should go back for more!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sweetest → It is formed from "sweet" (from Old English *swēte*, meaning pleasing to the taste or agreeable) and "-est" (a superlative suffix indicating the highest degree). The word "sweetest" means having the highest degree of sweetness or being the most pleasing to the taste.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is the most 'pleasing' ('sweet') to the taste — that's what 'sweetest' means.

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