as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
his habitual pleasantness makes him everyone's first choice for a party guest
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Recent Examples of pleasantness
The farmer’s tendency to pursue high yields obscured the delicate pleasantness this grape gives when handled carefully.
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Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasantness
sweetness
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This vinaigrette is bright and tangy with a gentle sweetness from honey that balances the sharpness of apple cider vinegar and mustard.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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This swap will not only increase the healthfulness of your recipe, but dark chocolate’s bitterness is the perfect contrast to the sweetness of most baked goods.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Pleasantness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasantness. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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