sweetheart

American  

[sweet-hahrt] / ˈswitˌhɑrt /

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.

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sweetheart British  

/ 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

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adjective

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

   sweetheart cardigan

Etymology

Origin of sweetheart

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

Example Sentences

George calls me sweetheart, shows concern for how I'm feeling and thinks he knows what "makes me tick", but he's not my boyfriend - he's my AI companion.

From BBC

"I am waiting for the day when I can come back to you and make you very happy. From your ever loving sweetheart, Ron xxxx".

From BBC

Those unfamiliar with Funches’ reputation as a sweetheart might have easily swallowed that, but people who love Funches really love him and rose to his defense on social media.

From Salon

“Oh, Hank, what a sweetheart you are. I reminded you this morning, remember?”

From Literature

“You’re right, sweetheart. I like how you look on the bright side. Now please, play some happy songs too. Your abuela’s songs are so weepy.”

From Literature

Related Words

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