Sweet Tooth

Pronunciation: /swiːt tuːθ/

Definitions of sweet tooth

noun a strong liking for sweet foods or desserts

Example Sentences

A1 I have a sweet tooth for chocolate.

A2 My sweet tooth always craves desserts after meals.

B1 Having a sweet tooth can lead to consuming too much sugar.

B2 Her sweet tooth is insatiable, she can never resist a slice of cake.

C1 Despite having a sweet tooth, she tries to limit her sugar intake for health reasons.

C2 His sweet tooth is legendary among his friends, he is known for always having a stash of candies.

Examples of sweet tooth in a Sentence

formal She has a penchant for sugary treats due to her sweet tooth.

informal I can't resist indulging my sweet tooth with some chocolate cake.

slang I've got a major sweet tooth for anything with caramel in it.

figurative His love for desserts is so strong, it's like he has a sweet tooth for life itself.

Grammatical Forms of sweet tooth

• past tense: satisfied
• plural: sweet tooths
• comparative: sweeter tooth
• superlative: sweetest tooth
• present tense: has a sweet tooth
• future tense: will have a sweet tooth
• perfect tense: has had a sweet tooth
• continuous tense: is having a sweet tooth
• singular: sweet tooth
• positive degree: sweetest tooth
• infinitive: to have a sweet tooth
• gerund: having a sweet tooth
• participle: sweet toothed

Origin and Evolution of sweet tooth

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'sweet tooth' originated from the idea that someone has a preference or craving for sweet foods.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'sweet tooth' has become a commonly used phrase to describe someone who has a strong liking for sugary foods, desserts, and treats.