Definitions

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  • adjective Too sweet; excessively sweet.

Etymologies

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over- +‎ sweet

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Examples

  • You can tell they come from the same place and time- Scott Peacock even recalls the very same cake-mix cobbler recipe, as being tasty, but a bit "oversweet".

    Summerfood Lindy 2008

  • You can tell they come from the same place and time- Scott Peacock even recalls the very same cake-mix cobbler recipe, as being tasty, but a bit "oversweet".

    Americana Lindy 2008

  • You can tell they come from the same place and time- Scott Peacock even recalls the very same cake-mix cobbler recipe, as being tasty, but a bit "oversweet".

    Books Lindy 2008

  • You can tell they come from the same place and time- Scott Peacock even recalls the very same cake-mix cobbler recipe, as being tasty, but a bit "oversweet".

    Farm Box Lindy 2008

  • You can tell they come from the same place and time- Scott Peacock even recalls the very same cake-mix cobbler recipe, as being tasty, but a bit "oversweet".

    Toast: Lindy 2007

  • You can tell they come from the same place and time- Scott Peacock even recalls the very same cake-mix cobbler recipe, as being tasty, but a bit "oversweet".

    A Couple of Not So Green Salads Lindy 2007

  • In fact, I can barely drink them anymore, as they taste oversweet!

    The Doctor is In MD Travis L. Stork 2010

  • In fact, I can barely drink them anymore, as they taste oversweet!

    The Doctor is In MD Travis L. Stork 2010

  • “You need to learn to share,” he said, popping the oversweet popcorn into his mouth.

    And One Last Thing… Molly Harper 2010

  • I love a note of slight sourness and bitterness because actually, something that is oversweet is not thirst-quenching.

    Nigella's Summer Snacks To Stay Cool And 'Fresh' 2010

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