English Explanatory Dictionary

semisweet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Partially sweet or sweetened, but having a distinct bitter component.
  2. Containing some residual sugars that complement the acidity and other flavor components but which do not dominate.

Word forms

semisweet semi-sweet

Etymology

From semi- + sweet.

Synonyms

medium sweet
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