The difference between Sensitive and Sweet

When used as nouns, sensitive means one with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive, whereas sweet means the basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

When used as adjectives, sensitive means having the faculty of sensation, whereas sweet means having a pleasant taste, especially one relating to the basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

Sweet is also adverb with the meaning: in a sweet manner.

check bellow for the other definitions of Sensitive and Sweet

  1. Sensitive as an adjective:

    having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses

  2. Sensitive as an adjective:

    Responsive to stimuli.

  3. Sensitive as an adjective (of a person):

    easily offended, upset or hurt

    Examples:

    "Max is very sensitive; he cried today because of the bad news."

  4. Sensitive as an adjective (of an issue, topic, etc.):

    capable of offending, upsetting or hurting

    Examples:

    "Religion is often a sensitive topic of discussion and should be avoided when dealing with foreign business associates."

  5. Sensitive as an adjective (of an instrument):

    accurate

  6. Sensitive as an adjective (archaic):

    Having paranormal abilities that can be controlled through mesmerism.

  1. Sensitive as a noun:

    one with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive

  1. Sweet as an adjective:

    Having a pleasant taste, especially one relating to the basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

    Examples:

    "a sweet apple"

  2. Sweet as an adjective:

    Having a taste of sugar.

  3. Sweet as an adjective (wine):

    Retaining a portion of sugar.

    Examples:

    "Sweet wines are better dessert wines."

  4. Sweet as an adjective:

    Not having a salty taste.

    Examples:

    "sweet butter"

  5. Sweet as an adjective:

    Having a pleasant smell.

    Examples:

    "a sweet scent''."

  6. Sweet as an adjective:

    Not decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale.

    Examples:

    "sweet milk"

  7. Sweet as an adjective:

    Having a pleasant sound.

    Examples:

    "a sweet tune"

  8. Sweet as an adjective:

    Having a pleasing disposition.

    Examples:

    "a sweet child"

  9. Sweet as an adjective:

    Having a helpful disposition.

    Examples:

    "It was sweet of him to help out."

  10. Sweet as an adjective (mineralogy):

    Free from excessive unwanted substances like acid or sulphur.

    Examples:

    "sweet soil"

    "sweet crude oil"

  11. Sweet as an adjective (informal):

    Very pleasing; agreeable.

    Examples:

    "The new Lexus was a sweet birthday gift."

  12. Sweet as an adjective (informal, followed by {{m, on):

    }} Romantically fixated, enamoured with , fond of

    Examples:

    "The attraction was mutual and instant; they were sweet on one another from first sight."

  13. Sweet as an adjective (obsolete):

    Fresh; not salt or brackish.

    Examples:

    "sweet water"

  14. Sweet as an adjective:

    Pleasing to the eye; beautiful; mild and attractive; fair.

    Examples:

    "a sweet face; a sweet colour or complexion"

  1. Sweet as an adverb:

    In a sweet manner.

  1. Sweet as a noun (uncountable):

    The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

  2. Sweet as a noun (countable, British):

    A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.

  3. Sweet as a noun (countable, British):

    A food eaten for dessert.

    Examples:

    "Can we see the sweet menu, please?"

  4. Sweet as a noun:

    sweetheart; darling.

  5. Sweet as a noun (obsolete):

    That which is sweet or pleasant in odour; a perfume.

  6. Sweet as a noun (obsolete):

    Sweetness, delight; something pleasant to the mind or senses.

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