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 extra sweetness and crunch take this dessert over the top. — Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 Light brown webbing, especially on the ground spot, is also a reliable sign of sweetness. — Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Fresh lemon juice cuts through the sweetness, while a crown of sparkling wine lifts the pour into a crisp, bubbly finish. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The combination of raspberry and strawberry brings a dash of sweetness amidst the other tart and citrine notes. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 French oak contributed refined spice, Chinkapin oak brought subtle sweetness, and Hungarian oak added elegant tannin and baking spice. — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Ube is a Filipino purple yam with mild sweetness and a vivid purple color. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Yes, life gets messy — but there are moments of levity and sweetness. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Though high-protein ice creams may look similar to regular ice creams, the consistency and sweetness may differ. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 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

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