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sweetness
sweetness /ˈswiːtnəs, ˈswiːtnɪs/ noun [uncountable]
 Word Family: noun: sweet, sweetener, sweetness, sweetie; verb: sweeten; adverb: sweetly; adjective: sweet
1. how sweet something tastes or smells:
    the sweetness of the wild rose
2. how pleasant something is:
    a smile of great sweetness
3. be all sweetness and light
  a. to behave in a way that is very pleasant and friendly, especially when you do not normally behave like this:
    She’s all sweetness and light when Paul’s around.
  b. to be enjoyable and without problems:
    Life is not all sweetness and light.