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

It was seasoned generously (served with a lime for a little sweetness), packed with flavor and was the perfect size to balance the behemoth empanada. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Patchouli, incense, and sandalwood add a darker, woodsy depth, while red fruits bring a touch of sweetness. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Drinks are fully customizable, from the number of caffeine shots, flavor, sweetness, milk (or alternative), topping and drizzle. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Fresh, plump blueberries in the salad add little bursts of sweetness, and the earthiness of lightly toasted and sliced almonds give balance to the vinegar. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Its sweetness plays well with sage and brown butter, chile, coconut, hearty greens, and plenty of cheese. — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Sep. 2026

The final touch—a shiny ganache glaze—sets into a soft matte finish, adding sweetness and a light cocoa bitterness that perfectly complements both batters. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Instead, Alex’s age amplifies everything around her, ratcheting up the cringiness, sweetness, and desperation. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

The ube latte blends earthy sweetness with espresso in a way that feels both nostalgic and new, while matcha and its roasted cousin, hōjicha, a roasted tea, bring a black sesame and nutty flavor. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 18 Sep. 2026