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

Moretz posted photos of herself on Instagram rocking a baby blue gown along with images of Harrison wearing a white dress with a sweetheart neckline and a birdcage veil.

From Los Angeles Times

The Hungarian vizsla is a red-coated sweetheart who will adore you so much, it’ll be hard to remember your ex’s name.

From Los Angeles Times

The couple have arguably earned respect by surviving various highs and lows in the public eye, which began with intense press scrutiny when they were childhood sweethearts.

From BBC

Attorney who had given Epsten a sweetheart deal, to be his secretary of health and human services.

From Salon

A transformative experience while seal hunting propels her to leave her high school sweetheart, who sucks, and move back in with her now-sober mother, with whom she shares a fragmented relationship.

From Salon

Related Words

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