sweetness
gb/swˈitnəs/ us/swˈitnəs/
A2
English
~ 4300
édesség, kedvesség, kellemesség, szépség
NOUN
A2
1
édesség
A2
Usage pattern:
the sweetness of [something]
The sweetness of ripe mangoes is hard to resist.
Az érett mangók édességének nehéz ellenállni.
He added honey to increase the tea’s sweetness.
Mézet adott a teához, hogy édesebb legyen.
The dessert had just the right amount of sweetness.
Learner examples
I like the sweetness of chocolate.
Szeretem a csokoládé édességét.
Sugar gives the drink sweetness.
A cukor adja az ital édességét.
The fruit has natural sweetness.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sweetness' (the taste) with 'sweet' (the adjective).
Meaning
pleasant sugary taste
Collocations
sweetness of the cake
|natural sweetness
|add sweetness
Synonyms
sugariness (A more technical or less common term for the same taste quality.)
Antonyms
bitterness (Opposite taste quality, often sharp or unpleasant.)
Themes
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The taste of sugar or something like sugar.
The quality of having a pleasant sugary flavor, like that of sugar or honey.
NOUN
B1
2
kedvesség
A2
Usage pattern:
the sweetness of [someone/something]
Her sweetness made everyone feel welcome.
A kedvessége miatt mindenki szívesen látottnak érezte magát.
He spoke with a warmth and sweetness that calmed the crowd.
Olyan melegséggel és kedvességgel beszélt, hogy megnyugtatta a tömeget.
The child's sweetness touched their hearts.
Learner examples
Her sweetness makes me happy.
A kedvessége boldoggá tesz.
I like his sweetness to animals.
Szeretem az állatok iránti kedvességét.
Her face shows great sweetness.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with physical attractiveness rather than personality traits.
Meaning
kind and gentle nature
Collocations
sweetness of her smile
|natural sweetness
|genuine sweetness
Synonyms
kindness (A broader term for being nice; not always as soft or gentle in tone as 'sweetness'.)
Antonyms
harshness (A rough or severe manner, opposite of gentle sweetness.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Being kind and nice to other people.
The quality of being kind, gentle, and pleasant in manner or character.
NOUN
B2
3
kellemesség
B2
szépség
A2
Usage pattern:
the sweetness of [experience/moment]
They enjoyed the sweetness of their success.
Kiélvezték a sikerük édes ízét.
I will never forget the sweetness of that summer evening.
Soha nem fogom elfelejteni annak a nyári estének a szépségét.
The sweetness of the music filled the room.
Learner examples
I like the sweetness of this day.
Szeretem, milyen kellemes ez a nap.
The trip had much sweetness for us.
Sok örömöt adott nekünk az utazás.
The music has great sweetness.
Meaning
pleasant or delightful quality
Collocations
sweetness of victory
|sweetness of summer days
|pure sweetness
Synonyms
pleasantness (More general term for being pleasing; lacks the emotional warmth of 'sweetness'.)
Antonyms
unpleasantness (The state of being disagreeable or not nice.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very nice and happy feeling or thing.
The quality of being very enjoyable, pleasing, or delightful, often referring to experiences or moments.
Grammar
Dictionary form
sweetness
IPA
GB/swˈitnəs/
US/swˈitnəs/
Syllables & stress
sweet - ness (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sweet)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: sweetness
- Plural: sweetness, sweetnesses
Word family
Forms
sweetnesses
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
in all its sweetness
1/ˈɪn ˈɔl ˈɪts swˈitnəs/
fixed phrase
fully enjoying something pleasant
To enjoy something completely because it is very nice.
Examples
- They sat in the garden, enjoying the evening in all its sweetness.
- Life, in all its sweetness, is worth living.
the sweetness of victory
1/ðə swˈitnəs əv vˈɪktɚi/
fixed phrase
pleasure from winning
The happy feeling you get when you win something.
Examples
- After months of hard work, they finally knew the sweetness of victory.
- Nothing compares to the sweetness of victory after a long struggle.