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🤟 How to sign
To sign "SWEET" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand with fingers extended, starting at the chin and brushing downward in a gentle stroking motion, representing the pleasant taste sensation.
📖 Word definition
Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter; pleasing in general; delightful.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand with all fingers extended and slightly curved, thumb relaxed.
- Starting Position: Fingertips touch the chin area, just below the lower lip.
- Movement: Brush fingers downward from chin in a gentle stroking motion.
- Path: Straight downward movement about 3-4 inches from chin.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces toward your body, fingers pointing downward during movement.
- Facial Expression: Pleasant, slightly smiling expression showing enjoyment.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong starting position: Start at chin, not cheek or mouth area.
❌ Harsh movement: Use gentle brushing motion, not quick or rough stroke.
❌ Wrong handshape: Keep fingers extended and curved, not pointed or fisted.
❌ Multiple strokes: One smooth downward motion, not repeated brushing.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"This cake is sweet."
How to sign: Point to cake or sign "cake" (C hands stack) → sign "sweet" (fingers brush down from chin) → nod affirmatively.
"I love sweet candy."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "love" (cross arms over chest) → sign "sweet" → sign "candy" (index finger twists at corner of mouth).
"Sweet dreams tonight."
How to sign: Sign "sweet" → sign "dream" (index finger from forehead moves up and away) → sign "tonight" (flat hand over wrist, then down).