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

Like an old-school celery soda without the cloying sweetness. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

Steelhead trout, a member of the salmon family, was soft with a hint of sweetness and paired beautifully with the green beans and onion. — Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

My ears perked up immediately at the sweetness of his songwriting. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

The best new launches are leaving behind the cloying sweetness of marshmallow, cotton candy and caramel that dominated the last couple years in favor of more nuanced concoctions. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Sep. 2026

Calvados can sub in for the cognac or brandy for less sweetness, or rum (light or aged) for more sweetness. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Our editors were surprised to find that most of the apple ciders tasted very similar, with a hint of spice and a warm appley sweetness that permeated each sip. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 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

Sugar brings just the right sweetness, and corn kernels—fresh or frozen—ensure each bite is loaded with corn flavor. — Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026