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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Saccharine

Word: Saccharine
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Sugary, excessively sweet, or, in the more abstract sense, something that is pleasing
Synonyms: Candied
Antonyms: Bitter, disgusting
Helpful hints to remember: Saccharin is a popular artificial sweetener.
Sentences:

  • Trevor moaned when his girlfriend suggested that they go see the new saccharine rom-com.
  • Perhaps his mother's saccharine cakes had deluded him, but Philip always preferred sour candies to sweet ones.
  • The new pop album was good, but Chelsea resented the adult women tended to be too saccharine for their age. 

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