noun Uncommon

sweetness

SWEET-nuhs

Sweetness (noun) means the quality of tasting sweet. Example: “The sweetness of the mango surprised her.”

noun

The quality of tasting sweet.

"The sweetness of the mango surprised her."

A pleasant, kind, or gentle nature.

"His sweetness with the children won everyone over."

How to use sweetness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe quality of being sweet — whether in taste or in personality.

sweetnesses plural

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The _____ of the mango surprised her.

From Old English swētnes, built from "sweet" plus the "-ness" ending.

Origin: Old English

dulceness dulciness dulcitude saccharinity sugariness

bitterness sourness

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What does “sweetness” mean?

The word “sweetness” means the quality of tasting sweet. In plain terms, the quality of being sweet — whether in taste or in personality.

How do you pronounce “sweetness”?

“Sweetness” is pronounced SWEET-nuhs (/ˈswitnəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “sweetness” in a sentence?

Here is “sweetness” used in a sentence: “The sweetness of the mango surprised her.”

What is another word for “sweetness”?

Words with a similar meaning to “sweetness” include dulceness, dulciness, dulcitude, saccharinity and sugariness.

What is the opposite of “sweetness”?

The opposite of “sweetness” — its antonyms — are bitterness and sourness.

What part of speech is “sweetness”?

“Sweetness” is a noun.

Where does the word “sweetness” come from?

The word “sweetness” comes from Old English. From Old English swētnes, built from "sweet" plus the "-ness" ending.

Is “sweetness” a common word?

“Sweetness” is an uncommon word in modern English.

spite resentment bitterness bile acidity saccharinity sourness sugariness