Synonyms of sweetheart
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Another word for sweetheart is darling. Other synonyms of sweetheart are sweetie, hon, dearest, love and sugar-plum.
Synonyms and similar words for sweetheart
nounA term of endearment, especially for a lover or child.
- babeA darling (a term of endearment).
nounKind person.
- sweetieA person who is much loved.
nounMore synonyms
- baby
- dear
- darlingOften used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.
- babber
- preciousSomeone (or something) who is loved; a darling.
- baeDarling (term of endearment).
- babycakesA term of endearment for a young woman.
- bubba
- buttercup
- cabbage
- chickabiddy
- chickadee
- chuck
- cupcake
- cutie
- dag Australia
- dear heartTerm of affection; sweetheart.
- dearestA beloved person; a term of endearment.
- dearieA person who is dear; sweetie.
- dearling
- dollA term of endearment.
- doodlebug
- dove
- duck
- ducky
- dumpling
- famA term of endearment between friends; derived from "family" but not used between relatives.
- heartA term of affectionate or kindly and familiar address.
- heartfaceA term of endearment.
- heartlingA term of endearment, similar to darling.
- heartmateA sweetheart.
- hinny
- honA term of endearment; Honey, sweetheart.
- honey
- honey bunHoney; sweetheart (term of endearment).
- honeybunchHoney, darling (term of endearment).
- honeybugTerm of endearment.
- honeybunnyA term of endearment; honey, sweetheart.
- honeycakesTerm of endearment for a young woman.
- honeypieA term of endearment; honey, sweetie, darling.
- jewel
- jo ScotlandDarling, sweetheart.
- kidder
- lambchop
- lambkin
- lass (archaic except UK
- dialectal (chiefly Geordie
- Wearside)
- informal or poetic)
- lieflingOne held as lief or dear; a darling.
- little one
- loveA person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
- lovebugA person who is in love; a sweetheart.
- lovelingA beloved little one; darling; a beloved or lovable thing.
- lovieA surname.
- luvvy
- m'dearAn affectionate term of address.
- moppet
- mopsy
- muffinTerm of endearment.
- old beanAn old friend; an old chap or fellow.
- old sportA term of endearment for a friend.
- pally US
- pet
- petal
- poppet
- pug
- pumpkin
- pussumsA term of endearment for a cat.
- sausage
- schnookums
- shugA term of endearment.
- snicklefritz
- snookumsA term of endearment, especially for a child.
- snuggums
- squishy
- sugSugar; sweetheart (as a term of endearment).
- sugarA term of endearment.
- sugar babyA term of endearment; sweetheart.
- sugar beetDarling; sweetheart.
- sugar-plumTerm of endearment: sweetheart, darling.
- sugarpieA term of endearment; honey, sweetie, darling.
- sweet pea
- sweetcheeksA term of endearment.
- sweetie pieA sweetheart; a beloved person.
- sweetsA term of endearment; sweetheart.
- sweetling
- treasure
- woobie
- bully obsoleteA darling, sweetheart (male or female).
- miting obsoleteA little one; a mite.
- mouse obsolete
- muss obsolete
- pussy archaic
Meaning of sweetheart
- noun A person who is always very kind.
- noun A person very much liked or loved by someone, especially when both partners are young.
- noun A term of endearment, especially for a lover or child.
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