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sweetheart
[ sweet-hahrt ]
noun
- either of a pair of lovers in relation to the other.
- (sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address.
- a beloved person.
- Informal. a generous, friendly person.
- Informal. anything that arouses loyal affection:
My old car was a real sweetheart.
sweetheart
/ ˈɾːˌɑː /
noun
- a person loved by another
- informal.a lovable, generous, or obliging person
- a term of endearment for a beloved or lovable person
adjective
- of or relating to a garment with a sweetheart neckline
sweetheart cardigan
Word History and Origins
Origin of sweetheart1
Example Sentences
The letter was penned by a woman called Jean from Herschell Street, Preston, who expressed her joy her "sweetheart" stationed in Wiltshire was coming home for Christmas adding she had "counted the days".
Austin got a sweetheart deal, Levine said, and Baker had nothing to lose by telling the truth.
After his honorable discharge, Harris purchased a home in Compton and had three children with his high school sweetheart, Louise Singleton Harris.
Two childhood sweethearts have been reunited after more than 85 years thanks to an old school photograph.
When this sweetheart goes on the attack, the effect is like watching a bunny with rabies.
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