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

Fans and celebrities were quick to comment on her post, with the model Daisy Lowe writing: "Biggest congratulations sweetheart."

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It also would help neutralize any criticism that Occidental did a sweetheart deal with its largest shareholder.

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"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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Related Words

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