1. plural of oversweetness; the quality or state of being excessively sweet in taste
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; typically used in culinary or sensory contexts
2. plural of oversweetness; excessive sentimentality or saccharine quality in manner, speech, or expression
Usage: figurative use; often critical or disapproving

Examples

• The oversweetnesses of the dessert made it difficult to eat more than a small portion.
• Critics complained about the oversweetnesses in the film's dialogue and emotional scenes.
• The baker reduced the sugar to avoid the oversweetnesses that plagued her previous recipes.
• Some found the oversweetnesses of the greeting card's message to be insincere.
• The wine's oversweetnesses were balanced by its acidity.
• The oversweetnesses of the candy made it unpalatable for those preferring subtle flavors.