SWEETNESS Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

sweetness

noun

Definition of sweetness

as in personableness

the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others one sister's sweetness was offset by the other's crotchetiness

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Recent Examples of sweetness To add a little sour to the sweetness, however, why not add accessories that have some edge? — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026 The soup itself has an almost lemon curd-like acidity and sweetness, and it’s laced with flecks of fresh corn and tiny diced pieces of zucchini. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Those early flavors walk right up to the edge of becoming too intense—before traditional bourbon vanilla and caramel sweetness reign things in at the last moment. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 In other words, Venus in Libra may bring the charm but don’t be fooled, there’s a strategy behind the sweetness. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 Slices of Granny Smith apples—tossed with sugar and dotted with butter—sit on the buttery crust, lending a mixture of sweetness and tartness to this autumnal treat. — Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 Sour cream adds moisture and a slight tang to the cake layer, which helps to balance the sweetness of the brown sugar and peach topping. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026 The key note is lentisque, a shrub that is native to the Mediterranean and elevated by the delightful sweetness of mandarin. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026 Tomato paste helps thicken the sauce while adding tangy sweetness. — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetness

Noun

And by relying on participants’ subjective ratings of hunger and pleasantness, the study can only infer what might be happening psychologically or biologically, Fredericson added.

— Cathy Nelson, Health, 20 July 2026
The effects are social and calm with a 20-minute onset that lasts for an hour of pleasantness.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of pleasantness

Noun

Carson has brought him here to welcome a range of conversations and guests that the show’s usual host, that paragon of midwestern affability and assuring wit, couldn’t welcome himself.

— Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
Though celebrated for his affability, Lincoln grew exasperated with Field’s rapid-fire delivery, waving him away.

— Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026