Synonyms of sweetness

sweetness

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• personableness
• pleasantness
• geniality
• agreeability
• amiableness
• affability
• agreeableness
• kindness
• amiability
• niceness
• graciousness
• mellowness
• good-naturedness
• delightfulness
• cheerfulness
• gentleness
• friendliness
• good-temperedness
• sweetness and light
• complaisance
• cordiality
• amenity
• amicability
• amity
• sunniness
• enjoyableness
• cheeriness
• thoughtfulness
• benignity
• courtesy
• attractiveness
• politeness
• amenability
• considerateness
• gemütlichkeit
• consideration
• kindliness
• empressement
• courteousness
• likability
• amicableness
• comity
• civility
• likableness
• pleasingness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unpleasantness
• disagreeableness
• rudeness
• irritability
• incivility
• boorishness
• discourtesy
• impoliteness
• petulance
• crankiness
• ungraciousness
• peevishness
• irascibility
• testiness
• grouchiness
• grumpiness
• churlishness
• biliousness
• cantankerousness
• fussiness
• contentiousness
• hostility
• orneriness
• querulousness
• contrariness
• sourness
• quarrelsomeness
• vinegar
• unfriendliness
• irascibleness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sweetness

The former brings rich, caramel notes, while the latter adds a lighter, floral sweetness that complements orange zest, cardamom, and cinnamon. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

The rum is there for body, the brandy gives an oaky texture, the orgeat a floral, nutty sweetness, and the orange thins it out and helps mask the strength. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

That helps explain why sweetness makes spicy foods more approachable and why the sweet-and-spicy pairing is so popular. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Kung Po Iberico Pork gets sweetness from the apple but still brandishes that spice. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

The songs on the album felt like intricate lullabies with a beautiful, calming, druggy sweetness to them. — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 31 July 2026

Each spoonful was rich and silky, with creamy vanilla pudding coating tender banana slices and vanilla wafers that soaked up enough sweetness to become cake-like. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

The potatoes melt into a center of coarse ground beef, deeply savory with a subtle sweetness, and complex with the grassy, herbal brightness of culantro. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Salt suppresses bitterness while sweetness softens the sour edges. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026