Sentence examples for without being sweet from inspiring English sources

The herbs hint at sweetness without being sweet and cut the fat of the foie gras without administering a sharp slap of acidity.

Instead of the austere herbaceousness of a classic French dry vermouth, it has a mellower flavor, without being sweet.

We all agreed that it had a presence and complexity that the Siduri lacked, and was juicy without being sweet.

Perfect for those wanting a taste of the tropics, it's fruity without being sweet, and mild in the beeriness.

Don't look sweet without being sweet.

In truth, Dirty Girl, a movie not about the girl at all, belies the true nature of its title and, as it turns out, though not without its flaws, is sweet, loving and affectionate -- a "vulgar valentine" -- even with its filthy mouth the film has an open heart.

If you want to be adorable, then keep a straight posture without hunching over, be sweet and friendly with your gestures, and look up instead of down at the ground.

The drink is sweet without being syrupy, herbal without feeling like mint tea.

Unlike so many other venerated objects in US pop culture, it was sweet without being stupid, reassuring without being infantile.

Desserts vary daily but always cost $5; the best of those lately has been a marvelous, almost caramel-hued bread pudding that is sweet without being cloying and large without being grotesque.

The story is sweet without betraying the seriousness of the social culture; funny without betraying the drama.