sweetness
Translation
sweetness, kindness, charm
Examples
I love the sweetness of this fruit.
I love the sweetness of this fruit.
She is known for her sweetness and generosity.
She is known for her sweetness and generosity.
Grammar Patterns
the sweetness of ((sth.)) the quality of being sweet in taste I love the sweetness of this fruit.
((sb.'s)) sweetness the quality of being kind and gentle She is known for her sweetness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kindness, gentleness (character); sugariness (taste); Antonyms: bitterness, sourness
Etymology
From the adjective 'sweet' + the noun-forming suffix '-ness', meaning 'the quality of'.
Memory Tips
The quality (-ness) of being sweet, applied to both taste and personality.