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 Grilling brings out the sweetness in cherry tomatoes, which pair beautifully with the smoky flavor of planked salmon. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026 According to Bulleit, ’87 opens with aromas of caramel and brown sugar followed by baking spices and oak, finishing with a combination of sweetness and rye spice. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Some on our tasting panel mentioned a note of hay, others said leather, still others mentioned a light floral sweetness. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026 Sussman’s innate sweetness and Lapkus’ easygoing warmth does some to help sell their characters’ connection, but not enough. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 Cooking will help bring back some of their natural sweetness. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 Bring the sweetness of stone fruit season to your fingertips with this peachy gradient design. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 July 2026 Finished with a chocolate rim for the perfect touch of sweetness. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026 And there’s a slight, grassy sweetness that permeates the lamb. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 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

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
Church’s combination of talent, affability, and fine manners eased his way into New York’s élite, sometimes inspiring envy among his painter friends.

— Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026