noun
Uncommon
sweetness
SWEET-nuhs
Sweetness (noun) means the quality of tasting sweet. Example: “The sweetness of the mango surprised her.”
noun
1
The quality of tasting sweet.
"The sweetness of the mango surprised her."
2
A pleasant, kind, or gentle nature.
"His sweetness with the children won everyone over."
How to use sweetness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of being sweet — whether in taste or in personality.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sweetnesses
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Etymology
From Old English swētnes, built from "sweet" plus the "-ness" ending.
Synonyms
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bouquet
redolence
sweet
fragrance
fragrancy
pleasantness
dulceness
dulciness
dulcitude
saccharinity
sugariness
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Frequently asked questions
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.
