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sweetness

[/ˈswiːtnəs/]
nounfeminine
doçura
1. The quality of tasting sweet; the presence of sugar or sweet flavor
The sweetness of the cake was overwhelming.
A doçura do bolo era avassaladora.
2. The quality of being pleasant, kind, or endearing in character or behavior
She was known for her sweetness and gentleness.
Ela era conhecida pela sua doçura e gentileza.
3. A sweet smell or fragrance
The sweetness of the flowers filled the garden.
A doçura das flores preencheu o jardim.
Synonyms
pleasantnesskindnesscharmfragrancesugariness
Antonyms
bitternesssournessharshnesscruelty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
doçura
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
doçura
Same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
doçura
Same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
doçura
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

sweetness and light - appearing pleasant but potentially deceptive (doçura aparente)
take the sweetness out of something - to spoil or diminish something good (tirar a doçura de algo)
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