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sugary

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/ˈʃʊgəri/ · sug-ar-y

Having a high content of sugar; sweet.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having a high content of sugar; sweet.

شکر کی اعلی مقدار والا؛ میٹھا۔

میٹھا

meetha

Formal: شیرینی دار

Synonyms

sweetsugaredhoneyedمیٹھاشیرینمٹھا

Antonyms

bittersoursavoryکڑواکھٹانمکین

Common Collocations

  • sugary treat
  • sugary snacks
  • sugary beverage

Example Sentences

The sugary dessert was a hit at the party.

میٹھا میٹھائی پارٹی میں مقبول تھی۔

Meetha mithai party mein maqbool thi.

She loves sugary drinks like soda and fruit juices.

وہ میٹھے مشروبات جیسے سوڈا اور پھل کے رس پسند کرتی ہے۔

Woh meethay mashroobaat jaisay soda aur phal ke rass pasand karti hai.

A sugary breakfast can help boost energy levels.

میٹھا ناشتہ توانائی کی سطح کو بڑھانے میں مدد کر سکتا ہے۔

Meetha nashta tawanai ki satah ko barhane mein madad kar sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

sugared:Sugared refers specifically to food that has been covered or mixed with sugar, while sugary describes the inherent sweetness of something.

Word Family

sugar
nounشکر
sweeten
verbمیٹھا کرنا
sweet
adjectiveمیٹھا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of candy when you hear 'sugary' - both are sweet!

Imagine a colorful candy shop filled with sugary treats.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں میٹھا ذائقہ ہے، زندگی کا یہی حساب ہے۔

Mohabbat mein meetha zaiqa hai, zindagi ka yahi hisaab hai.

In love, there is a sweet flavor, this is the account of life.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

میٹھے بول دل کو بھاتے ہیں۔

Meethay bol dil ko bhatay hain.

Sweet words please the heart.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "sugary, from sugar" — sweetened with sugar

First known use: 14th century

The term 'sugary' has developed from the Middle English word 'sugre', which traces back to the Old French 'sucre'. Over time, it has come to describe foods or substances that are sweet, embodying the essence of sugar's flavor.