The difference between Douceur and Pleasantness

When used as nouns, douceur means sweetness of manner: agreeableness, gentleness, whereas pleasantness means the state or quality of being pleasant.

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  1. Douceur as a noun:

    Sweetness of manner: agreeableness, gentleness.

  2. Douceur as a noun (obsolete):

    Sweet speech: a compliment.

  3. Douceur as a noun:

    A sweetener: a gift offered to sweeten another's attitude, a tip or bribe.

  4. Douceur as a noun (UK):

    A tax break provided as an inducement to sell valuable items (especially art) to public collections rather than on the open market.

  1. Pleasantness as a noun (uncountable):

    The state or quality of being pleasant.

  2. Pleasantness as a noun (countable):

    Something pleasant.

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