- 1the quality of being pleasant a smile of great sweetness He was attracted to her sweetness and innocence.
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- 2the quality of tasting or smelling sweet The air was filled with the sweetness of mimosa.
- 1(of a person) to be pleasant, friendly, and polite I can't complain—he's been all sweetness and light with me.
- 2(of a situation) to be enjoyable and easy to deal with It's not all sweetness and light being an actor.
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