Sweetheart
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sweetheart is a noun meaning A person who is always very kind.
Meaning
A person who is always very kind.
More Meanings
- A person very much liked or loved by someone, especially when both partners are young.
- A term of endearment, especially for a lover or child.
- (US) A female member of a college or university fraternity.
Example Sentences
John married his high-school sweetheart in 1981.
She is such a sweetheart: she never complains about me being late.
Why Lambe, why Lady, fie you ſluggabed, / Why Loue I ſay, Madam, ſweeteheart, why Bride: / What not a word, you take your penniworths now, / Sleepe for a weeke, […]
Word Forms
- sweethearts
Synonyms for sweetheart
Depending on context, synonyms include sweetie, babe, baby, dear, darling, precious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sweetie, truelove, lulu, beauty, stunner, steady.
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