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 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 Official tasting notes describe notes of dark chocolate, nuts, berries, and a subtle sweetness on the palate. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 The distillery describes the profile as featuring notes of dark chocolate, nuts, and berries, with a subtle sweetness thanks to the sherry casks. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Citrus, woods, and aromatic notes undercut some of vanilla’s sweetness and offer a sophisticated result. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Despite their sweetness, many date varieties have a low to moderate glycemic index, and moderate portions can fit into a blood sugar-friendly diet. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026 And when they are baked the berries that are stirred into the batter bring additional sweetness and pizzazz. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026 Nerds are a four-in-one ingredient, adding not only flavor but additional sweetness, a vibrant color, and a touch of acidity to the syrup. — Bradleigh Mobley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 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