sweet (EN)

adjective, interjection, noun

adjective “sweet”

1. having a sugar-like taste
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   The candy was so sweet that it made my teeth hurt.
2. smelling nice
   The garden was filled with the sweet aroma of blooming roses.
3. sounding pleasant
   The sweet melody of the violin filled the room.
4. of a nice and kind nature
   The sweet old man always had a kind word for everyone.
5. used to emphasize a statement
   He took his sweet time finishing the project, even though the deadline was approaching.

interjection “sweet”

1. (interjection) used to express happiness about something
   You got tickets to the concert? Sweet!

noun “sweet”

1. (especially UK) a treat like candy that is made mostly of sugar
   She gave each child a sweet as a treat after dinner.
2. (especially UK) dessert
   After dinner, the waiter brought us the sweet menu.
3. (often following "my") someone you love or care about deeply
   I missed you so much today, my sweet.