sweetness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est sucré, incluant le goût du sucre, une odeur agréable ou un caractère plaisant et aimable.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being sweet, encompassing the taste of sugar, a pleasant smell, or a pleasing and agreeable nature.

indénombrable

1. Taste of sugarA2formal

   The sensation experienced when sugar or a sweet substance dissolves in the mouth.

   Doux goût sucré

   • The sweetness of the ripe mango was delightful.
   • She added honey to increase the sweetness of the tea.
   • The candy's sweetness was almost overwhelming.

   Synonymessaccharinitysugarinesssweet

   Antonymesaciditybitternesssaltinesssourness

2. Containing sugarA2formal

   The property of a substance that tastes as if it contains sugar.

   doucéité sucrée

   • The sweetness of the cake came from natural fruit.
   • This drink has a subtle sweetness from the syrup.
   • The sweetness of the dessert was perfectly balanced.

   Synonymessaccharinitysugariness

3. Pleasant smellB1formal

   A pleasingly sweet olfactory property, like a fragrance.

   Douceur olfactive

   • The sweetness of the jasmine filled the garden.
   • She loved the sweetness of the rose perfume.
   • The air had a natural sweetness from the blooming flowers.

   Synonymesaromabouquetfragrancefragrancyperfumeredolencescent

   Antonymesfetormalodorreekstenchstink

4. Pleasant qualityB1formal

   The quality of giving pleasure, kindness, or charm.

   Douceur (qualité agréable)

   • Her sweetness of character made her popular among friends.
   • The sweetness of the melody brought tears to his eyes.
   • He remembered the sweetness of their first conversation.

   Synonymesagreeablenessamiabilityappealcharmgentlenesskindnesspleasantnesstenderness

   Antonymesbitternessharshnessunkindness