Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

semisweetly

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
semisweet-ly
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In a somewhat sweet manner, but with an element of asperity.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From semi- + sweet + -ly.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

more semisweetly (comparative) most semisweetly (superlative)

Questions

What does semisweetly mean?
In a somewhat sweet manner, but with an element of asperity.
Where does semisweetly come from?
From semi- + sweet + -ly.

How to pronounce semisweetly

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