Sweetheart — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈswēt-ˌhärt/ sweet·heart

Meaning & Definition of Sweetheart

Sweetheart (noun)

  1. —used as a term of endearment
  2. —used as an informal term of address
  3. someone who is loved; often, specifically, a romantic partner

Sweetheart (adjective)

  1. of or relating to an agreement between an employer and a labor union official arranged privately for their benefit usually at the expense of the workers; broadly, arranged in private for the benefit of a few at the expense of many

Sweetheart (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person with whom one is in love

    "I married my high-school sweetheart as soon as we both finished college"

    similar: beloved, darling, dear, flame, hon, honey, love, squeeze (slang), sweet, sweetie, sweetie pie, truelove
    related: beau, boy, boyfriend, fellow, man, swain, gal, girl, girlfriend, inamorata, ladylove, lass, mistress, tootsie, amour, lover, paramour, doll, duck(s) (chiefly British), pet, date, escort, steady, admirer, gallant, suitor, wooer, groom, husband, bride, wife, significant other, fiancé, intended, crush, heartthrob

  2. something very good of its kind

    "a charming waterfront cottage that's a real sweetheart"

    similar: beaut, beauty, bee's knees, cat's meow, corker, crackerjack, daisy, dandy, dilly, doozy, dream, honey, hot stuff, humdinger, hummer, jim-dandy, knockout, lollapalooza, lulu (slang), nifty, peach, pip, pippin, ripper, ripsnorter, snorter, sockdolager, standout, something else
    related: marvel, phenomenon, prodigy, sensation, wonder, catch, crown jewel, diamond, gem, imperial, jewel, pearl, plum, treasure
    near: bust, disappointment, dud, failure, flop, lemon, letdown, loser, stinker, turkey

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sweetheart

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sweetheart:

Slang: squeeze, lulu
beloved, darling, dear, flame, hon, honey, love, sweet, sweetie, sweetie pie, truelove, beaut, beauty, bee's knees, cat's meow, corker, crackerjack, daisy, dandy, dilly, doozy, dream, hot stuff, humdinger, hummer, jim-dandy, knockout, lollapalooza, nifty, peach, pip, pippin, ripper, ripsnorter, snorter, sockdolager, standout, something else

Related Words for Sweetheart

beau, boy, boyfriend, fellow, man, swain, gal, girl, girlfriend, inamorata, ladylove, lass, mistress, tootsie, amour, lover, paramour, doll, duck(s), pet, date, escort, steady, admirer, gallant, suitor, wooer, groom, husband, bride

Near Antonyms of Sweetheart

bust, disappointment, dud, failure, flop, lemon, letdown, loser, stinker, turkey

Word Forms of Sweetheart

Inflections: sweethearts

Origin & Etymology of Sweetheart

First known use: 13th century

Words & Phrases Containing Sweetheart

sweetheart deal, sweetheart neckline

Frequently Asked Questions about Sweetheart

What does "Sweetheart" mean?

"Sweetheart" means —used as a term of endearment. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: —used as a term of endearment. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sweetheart"?

Other words for "Sweetheart" include beloved, darling, dear, flame, hon, honey, love and squeeze. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sweetheart" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sweetheart"?

There are 90 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sweetheart". Common alternatives include beloved, darling, dear, flame, hon, honey, love, squeeze, sweet and sweetie.

How do you use "Sweetheart" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sweetheart" in a sentence: "I married my high-school sweetheart as soon as we both finished college"; "a charming waterfront cottage that's a real sweetheart".

Is "Sweetheart" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sweetheart" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sweetheart"?

"Sweetheart" is pronounced /ˈswēt-ˌhärt/ and divided into syllables as sweet·heart.

What is the origin of the word "Sweetheart"?

First known use: 13th century.

What is another word for "Sweetheart" meaning "a person with whom one is in love"?

When "Sweetheart" (noun) means a person with whom one is in love, synonyms include beloved, darling, dear, flame, hon and honey.