Definition

Having a slight or mild sweetness; not fully sweet.

Example

The dessert had a sweetish flavor that was enjoyable but not overpowering.

Conversation

Have you tried that new dessert place downtown?

Not yet, but I heard their cakes are a bit sweetish.

Yeah, I prefer something not too sugary.

Same here! I like a hint of sweetness, but not overwhelming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sweetish → It is formed from "sweet" (from Old English "swete", meaning having a pleasant taste) and "-ish" (meaning somewhat or like). The word "sweetish" means somewhat sweet or having a slight sweetness.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'somewhat' ('-ish') 'pleasant in taste' ('sweet') — that's why sweetish means it has a slight sweetness.

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