Definition

The quality of being overly sentimental, cute, or affected in a way that is considered charming or endearing.

Example

The film was filled with a certain tweeness that made it both delightful and a bit cloying.

Conversation

Have you noticed how much tweeness is in that new show?

Yeah, it's almost too much sometimes!

I think it's fun, but I get why some people might find the tweeness annoying.

Totally! It really depends on personal taste.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'tweeness' is derived from 'tween' (from Old English 'twi', meaning between) and the suffix '-ness' (meaning the state or quality of). Therefore, 'tweeness' refers to the state of being between or in the middle.

Memory Tip

Think of 'twi' meaning 'between' and '-ness' indicating a state, so 'tweeness' describes the quality of being in between.

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