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English noun: sweetness

1. sweetness (cognition) the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth


Synonymssugariness, sweet


Broader (hypernym)gustatory perception, gustatory sensation, taste, taste perception, taste sensation

2. sweetness (attribute) the property of tasting as if it contains sugar


Synonymssweet


Broader (hypernym)taste property


Narrower (hyponym)saccharinity, sugariness

3. sweetness (attribute) a pleasingly sweet olfactory property


Synonymsbouquet, fragrance, fragrancy, redolence


Broader (hypernym)aroma, odor, odour, olfactory property, scent, smell

4. sweetness (attribute) the quality of giving pleasure


SamplesHe was charmed by the sweetness of her manner.
The pleasantness of a cool breeze on a hot summer day.


Synonymspleasantness


Broader (hypernym)quality


Narrower (hyponym)agreeableness, amenity, disagreeableness, enjoyableness, niceness


Attributepleasant, unpleasant


Antonymsunpleasantness









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