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 Results Great Value’s Cream Cheese won consistently high marks across all of our editors’ tastings for its balance of sweetness, tartness, and saltiness. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

High heat draws out moisture and intensifies watermelon’s sweetness, and the rub creates additional caramelization for even deeper flavor notes. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 2026

The young actors are appealing, led by Lilah Pate and Chabley Ponce; there’s a sweetness and naturalness to their cameraderie that stands out amid so much mugging and gives the film a lift. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Then came the lemon pepper tenders — crispy, savory and bright with citrusy seasoning — cutting through all that sweetness perfectly. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

Alongside the nuggets, the chain temporarily brought back the Mighty Hot Sauce, which features crushed red pepper, spicy chilies, garlic and a hint of sweetness. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026

Use sweet spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger in your pancake batter to enhance sweetness. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026

Spices like ginger add warmth, pungency, and peppery sweetness to a variety of dishes. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Grilling imparts a smoky flavor, while roasting enhances foods’ natural sweetness through caramelization and creates a crisp texture. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026