sweet

/swiːt/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Tasting of sugars.

2

Retaining a portion of sugar.

3

Not of a salty taste.

4

Of a pleasant smell.

5

Not decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale.

6

Of a pleasant sound.

7

Of a pleasing disposition.

8

Of a helpful disposition.

9

Free from excessive unwanted substances like acid or sulphur.

10

Very pleasing; agreeable.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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