sweetness
word
/ˈswitnəs/
SWEET-nis
/swˈiːtnəs/
SWEET-nis
Definition
Sweetness is the quality of tasting sweet, like sugar or honey. It also describes a gentle, kind, or pleasant nature in people or things.
Usage & Nuances
'Sweetness' is used for flavors and for describing kind, gentle behavior or atmosphere. 'Sweetness' (kindness) is more literary/formal; in daily speech, 'sweet' is more common for people. Can also be a term of affection.
Spanish: dulzura - dulzorPortuguese (BR): doçura - dulçorPortuguese (PT): doçura - dulçorChinese (Simplified): 甜味 - 甜美Chinese (Traditional): 甜味 - 甜美Hindi: मधुरताArabic: حلاوةBengali: মিষ্টতা - কোমলতা (স্বভাব)Russian: сладость - доброта (характера)Japanese: 甘さ - 優しさVietnamese: vị ngọt - sự dịu dàngKorean: 달콤함 - 다정함Turkish: tatlılık - sevecenlikUrdu: مٹھاس - شفقت (مزاج)Indonesian: kemanisan - kebaikan (sifat)
Example Sentences
The sweetness of the cake made everyone smile.
basic
I like the sweetness of fresh strawberries.
basic
Her sweetness made her very popular among her friends.
basic
You can really taste the sweetness in this summer fruit.
natural
There’s a certain sweetness in the way he talks to children.
natural
Sometimes a little sweetness is all you need to brighten your day.
natural