Sweetheart: meaning, definitions and examples
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sweetheart
[ ˈswiːt.hɑːt ]
term of endearment
A sweetheart is a person who is loved very much by their partner, typically used as a term of endearment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He's always been my sweetheart.
- She's my sweetheart, my love.
affectionate term for a close friend
In a more general sense, a sweetheart can also refer to a close friend with whom one shares a deep bond and affection.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She's not just a friend, she's my sweetheart.
- He's been my sweetheart since childhood.
Translations
Translations of the word "sweetheart" in other languages:
🇵🇹 querido
- querida
- amor
🇮🇳 प्रिय
🇩🇪 Liebling
🇮🇩 sayang
🇺🇦 кохана
- коханий
- сердечко
🇵🇱 kochanie
🇯🇵 恋人 (こいびと, koibito)
🇫🇷 chéri
- chérie
- amour
🇪🇸 cariño
🇹🇷 sevgili
🇰🇷 연인 (연인, yeonin)
🇸🇦 حبيبي
🇨🇿 miláček
🇸🇰 miláčik
🇨🇳 亲爱的 (qīn'ài de)
🇸🇮 ljubljeni
🇮🇸 ástvinur
🇰🇿 сүйікті
🇬🇪 ძვირფასო (dzvirp'aso)
🇦🇿 əzizim
🇲🇽 cariño
Word origin
The word 'sweetheart' dates back to the early 13th century when it was used to refer to a loved one or a beloved person. The term combines 'sweet,' meaning pleasing to the senses or mind, and 'heart,' symbolizing love and affection. Over the centuries, 'sweetheart' has remained a popular term of endearment, expressing deep affection and love towards a person. It is commonly used in romantic relationships as well as friendships to convey feelings of warmth and attachment.
See also: sweet, sweetener, sweetening, sweetness, sweets.