1. Having the taste of sugar or a substance containing or resembling sugar, as honey or saccharin.

2. a. Containing or derived from sugar. b. Retaining some natural sugar; not dry: a sweet wine.

3. a. Pleasing to the senses; agreeable: the sweet song of the lark; a sweet face. b. Pleasing to the mind or feelings; gratifying: sweet revenge.

4. Having a pleasing disposition; lovable: a sweet child.

5. Kind; gracious: It was sweet of him to help out.

6. Fragrant; perfumed: a sweet scent.

7. Not saline or salted: sweet water; sweet butter.

8. Not spoiled, sour, or decaying; fresh: sweet milk.

9. Free of acid or acidity: sweet soil.

10. Low in sulfur content: sweet fuel oil.

11. Music. Of, relating to, or being a form of jazz characterized by adherence to a melodic line and to a time signature.

1. Sweet taste or quality; sweetness.

2. Something sweet to the taste.

3. sweets a. Foods, such as candy, pastries, puddings, or preserves, that are high in sugar content. b. Informal. Sweet potatoes: candied sweets.

4. Chiefly British. a. A sweet dish, such as pudding, served as dessert. b. A sweetmeat or confection.

5. A dear or beloved person.

6. Something pleasing to the mind or feelings.