From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsweetnesssweet‧ness /ˈswiːtnəs/ noun [uncountable] 1 CTSWEEThow sweet something tastes or smells the sweetness of the wild rose2 how pleasant something is a smile of great sweetness3 → be all sweetness and light
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sweetness• At the time all is sweetness and light.• Wine acidity, he explains, is swallowed up by the natural sweetness of the shallots.• Gardeners will find in it such flavorful varieties as the Brandywine tomato, with its balance of sweetness and acidity.• A touch of Cognac gives it depth and a hint of sweetness.• This delicious braised duck dish is nicely balanced by the slight sweetness and tartness of the fruit.• Treves visited him daily, and remarked on the sweetness of his nature and his intelligence. 