"semisweetly" meaning in All languages combined

See semisweetly on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more semisweetly [comparative], most semisweetly [superlative]
Etymology: From semi- + sweet + -ly. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|semi|sweet|ly}} semi- + sweet + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} semisweetly (comparative more semisweetly, superlative most semisweetly)
  1. In a somewhat sweet manner, but with an element of asperity.
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