Sweetened — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈswē-tᵊn/ (verb) /ˌprē-ˈswē-tᵊn/ (verb) sweet·en

Meaning & Definition of Sweetened

Sweetened (verb)

  1. to make sweet
  2. to soften the mood or attitude of
  3. to make less painful or trying
  4. to make (a food or beverage) sweet or sweeter in advance and especially during manufacture or preparation
  5. to be very nice to (someone) in order to get something

Sweetened (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make more desirable

    "we really want you to work for our company—what can we do to sweeten the job offer?"

    similar: candied, dressed up, enhanced
    related: ameliorated, enriched, improved, meliorated, embellished, souped up, tricked, cosmeticized, dolled up, spruced

Related Entry: Sweeten (verb)

Sweeten is a different word from Sweetened. The synonyms below are for sweeten, not for sweetened.

  1. to make more desirable

    "we really want you to work for our company—what can we do to sweeten the job offer?"

    similar: candy, dress up, enhance
    related: ameliorate, enrich, improve, meliorate, embellish, soup up, trick, cosmeticize, doll up, spruce

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sweetened

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sweetened:

candied, dressed up, enhanced

Related Words for Sweetened

ameliorated, enriched, improved, meliorated, embellished, souped up, tricked, cosmeticized, dolled up, spruced

Word Forms of Sweetened

Inflections: sweetening, presweetened, pre-sweetened, presweetening, pre-sweetening, sweetened up, sweetening up, sweetens up

Derived words: sweetener (noun), presweetened (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Sweetened

First known use: circa 1552t

Frequently Asked Questions about Sweetened

What does "Sweetened" mean?

"Sweetened" means to make sweet. As a verb, it is defined as: to make sweet.

What is another word for "Sweetened"?

Other words for "Sweetened" include candied, dressed up and enhanced. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sweetened" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sweetened"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sweetened". Common alternatives include candied, dressed up and enhanced.

How do you use "Sweetened" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sweetened" in a sentence: "we really want you to work for our company—what can we do to sweeten the job offer?".

Is "Sweetened" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sweetened" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Sweetened"?

"Sweetened" is pronounced /ˈswē-tᵊn/ as a verb and /ˌprē-ˈswē-tᵊn/ as a verb and divided into syllables as sweet·en.

What is the origin of the word "Sweetened"?

First known use: circa 1552t.

What is another word for "Sweetened" meaning "to make more desirable"?

When "Sweetened" (verb) means to make more desirable, synonyms include candied, dressed up and enhanced.