sweetening
/ˈswiːtənɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of sweeten; making something taste sweeter.
- He was sweetening the tea while it was still hot.
- The baker is sweetening the cake batter with vanilla and honey.
- She is sweetening her coffee with a spoonful of sugar.
- Making an offer or deal more attractive, usually by adding something desirable.
- The landlord is sweetening the lease by offering the first month rent-free.
- They are sweetening the contract with a higher salary.
- The seller is sweetening the deal by including free delivery.
noun
- Something that makes food or drink taste sweeter, such as sugar or a substitute.
- Artificial sweetening is often used in diet sodas.
- She added a little sweetening to the lemonade to balance the sourness.
- The recipe calls for a natural sweetening like honey or maple syrup.
- The act of making something more pleasant or attractive, often by offering a bonus or incentive.
- A free dessert was a sweetening for the expensive dinner.
- The company offered a signing bonus as a sweetening to the job offer.
- The extra vacation days were a sweetening that convinced him to take the position.