(sweet-en-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to make sweet as by adding sugar; to make mild or kind; soften; to make superficially more acceptable or appealing.

Example Sentence

Cranberries are acerbic and require sweetening to make them palatable.

Synonyms

candy; dulcify; sugar coat; soften; calm; soothe

Antonyms

sour; acidify

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Rhymes

  • sweetening

  • sweetening