sweetheart

[sweet-hahrt]

noun

1. either of a pair of lovers in relation to the other.

2. (sometimes initial capital letter),  an affectionate or familiar term of address.

3. a beloved person.

4. Informal.,  a generous, friendly person.

5. Informal.,  anything that arouses loyal affection.

   My old car was a real sweetheart.

sweetheart

/ ˈswiːtˌhɑːt /

noun

1. a person loved by another

2. informal,  a lovable, generous, or obliging person

3. a term of endearment for a beloved or lovable person

adjective

1. of or relating to a garment with a sweetheart neckline

   sweetheart cardigan

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweetheart¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, sweetheart is from Middle English swete herte. See sweet, heart

Example Sentences

"But my first thought was Jessica will always be our child. And when I saw Doris, I thought she is such a sweetheart."

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While it’s not yet finalized, it’s certainly shaping up to be a sweetheart deal.

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He’s a fine actor, but he’s also Jason Bateman, America’s sweetheart.

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Moretz posted photos of herself on Instagram rocking a baby blue gown along with images of Harrison wearing a white dress with a sweetheart neckline and a birdcage veil.

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The Hungarian vizsla is a red-coated sweetheart who will adore you so much, it’ll be hard to remember your ex’s name.

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Related Words

• boyfriend 
• companion 
• darling 
• girlfriend 
• heartthrob 
• lover