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 The ribs pick up smoke during the first part of the cook, sweetness while they’re wrapped in butcher paper and heat and acidity only toward the end, when the sauce is brushed on twice to create a sticky glaze. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Shaking the gin and lemon juice with simple syrup and ice properly dilutes the cocktail and adds a delicate sweetness. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 Balsamic Vinaigrette Balsamic vinegar adds sweetness, and olive oil brings a savory flavor with healthy fats like omega-3s. — Lauren O'Connor, HEALTH, 2 Sep. 2026 The result is an excellent rum to use in a classic Daiquiri, with fresh tropical fruit and oaky barrel notes that work well with the drink’s sugary sweetness and sour lime. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 That might seem like no time at all, but the corn emerges juicy, crispy, and tender and retains more of its sweetness and crunch. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Our Test Kitchen pros love cooking fresh pumpkin for fresh pumpkin puree that showcases the natural sweetness of the fruit. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 The bacon is cooked until deeply caramelized, with crisp, smoky edges surrounding a rich and tender center, then finished with local Arizona honey for a delicate touch of sweetness. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 And for a few minutes in Kyiv, cultures, death and geopolitics yielded to the power of sweetness and puppy love, as well as the symbolism of resilience and protection. — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetness

Noun

The balance between efficiency and pleasantness in doing business seems extremely hard to achieve.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
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

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