sweetheart
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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.
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| —n | |
| 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 |
| —adj | |
| 4. | of or relating to a garment with a sweetheart neckline: sweetheart cardigan |
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Example sentences
Sprinkle those statements on your sweetheart throughout the day.
So the other night two recovering frat guys and a former frat sweetheart were prepared to indulge in a little recidivism.
You'll soon be paying more to satisfy your sweetheart's yearnings.
If you're looking to statistics to win your sweetheart, then maybe you should reconsider your choice.
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