sweet·ness

sweet·ness
/ˈswiːtnəs/ noun [noncount]
1 : the quality of tasting or smelling sweet

I like the sweetness of the sauce.

2 : the quality of being kind or loving

the sweetness of his nature

I'll never forget the sweetness of her smile.

3 : the quality of being pleasant or appealing

the sweetness of the melody

: pleasant and enjoyable

Life is not all sweetness and light.

She was yelling at us all morning, but when the guests arrived, she was all sweetness and light.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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