Sweetness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈswiːtnəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sweetness is a noun meaning The condition of being sweet (all senses).
Meaning
The condition of being sweet (all senses).
More Meanings
- A pleasant disposition; kindness.
- The quality of giving pleasure to the mind or senses, pleasantness, agreeableness.
- (informal) A term of address for one's sweetheart.
Example Sentences
"Hey sweetness," he said. "How was practice?"
Ruth's overwhelming sweetness made Robert forget about his hopelessly low school grades.
The thirſt of raigne and ſweetnes of a crowne, […] / Moou’d me to menage armes againſt thy ſtate.
Sweetness, sweetness, I was only joking when I said / I'd like to smash every tooth in your head.
Word Forms
- sweetnesses
- sweetnesse
Synonyms for sweetness
Depending on context, synonyms include dulceness, dulciness, saccharinity, sugariness, sweet, redolence.
Antonyms for sweetness
Common opposites include bitterness, sourness, unpleasantness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sugariness, bouquet, redolence, fragrance, pleasantness, sugar.
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Sources & Attribution
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