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sweet·heart
(swēt′härt′)n.
1. One who is loved.
2. Used as a familiar term of endearment.
3. Informal
a. A person regarded as generous or lovable.
b. Something cherished for its excellent qualities.
adj.
Involving privileged treatment of a favored party; illegally or unethically favorable: "another land grab, another sweetheart deal based on political influence" (Village Voice).
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sweetheart
(ˈswiːtˌhɑːt)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
(Clothing & Fashion) of or relating to a garment with a sweetheart neckline: sweetheart cardigan.
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sweet•heart
(ˈswitˌhɑrt)n.
1. a person who is loved.
2. (sometimes cap.) an affectionate or familiar term of address (sometimes offensive when used to strangers, subordinates, etc.).
3. Informal. a generous, friendly person.
4. Informal. anything that arouses loyal affection.
[1250–1300]
usage: Definition 2 is an affectionate term of address used to a lover, child, etc. However, when used in the workplace or in social interactions with strangers, it is sometimes perceived as insulting.
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sweetheart
- valentine - Formerly a person chosen as a sweetheart or special friend, named for either of two Italian saints.
- bully - First meant lover or sweetheart, then fine fellow, then blusterer, then "person who harms or threatens weaker people."
- leman - An old word for "sweetheart, lover."
- piggesnye - An old term of endearment for one's sweetheart, literally "a darling pig's eye."
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Noun | 1. | sweetheart - a person loved by another person lover - a person who loves someone or is loved by someone sugar daddy - a wealthy older man who gives a young person expensive gifts in return for friendship or intimacy valentine - a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day; "will you be my valentine?" |
2. | sweetheart - any well-liked individual; "he's a sweetheart" good person - a person who is good to other people | |
3. | sweetheart - a very attractive or seductive looking woman adult female, woman - an adult female person (as opposed to a man); "the woman kept house while the man hunted" | |
Adj. | 1. | sweetheart - privileged treatment of a favored person or corporation (sometimes unethically); "another sweetheart deal based on political influence" privileged - blessed with privileges; "the privileged few" |
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sweetheart
noun
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Translations
حبيبحَبيب، مَحْبوب، حَبيبَه، مَحْبوبَه
chlapecdívkamiláček
kæresteskat
kullanmurukultainen
kedveseszivecském
elskankærasti; kærasta
milá
canımsevgilitatlım
sweetheart
[ˈswiːthɑːt] N → novio/a m/f, amor mfhe was her childhood sweetheart → era su amor de infancia
yes, sweetheart → sí, mi amor
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
sweetheart
[ˈswiːthɑːrt] nCollins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
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Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
sweet
(swiːt) adjective1. tasting like sugar; not sour, salty or bitter. as sweet as honey; Children eat too many sweet foods.
2. tasting fresh and pleasant. young, sweet vegetables.
3. (of smells) pleasant or fragrant. the sweet smell of flowers.
4. (of sounds) agreeable or delightful to hear. the sweet song of the nightingale.
5. attractive or charming. What a sweet little baby!; a sweet face/smile; You look sweet in that dress.
6. kindly and agreeable. She's a sweet girl; The child has a sweet nature.
noun1. (American ˈcandy) a small piece of sweet food eg chocolate, toffee etc. a packet of sweets; Have a sweet.
2. (a dish or course of) sweet food near or at the end of a meal; (a) pudding or dessert. The waiter served the sweet.
3. dear; darling. Hallo, my sweet!
ˈsweeten verb to make or become sweet or sweeter. Did you sweeten (= put sugar in) my tea?
ˈsweetener noun something that sweetens, eg a substance used for sweetening food. Saccharin is an artificial sweetener, often used instead of sugar.
ˈsweetly adverb in an attractive, charming, agreeable or kindly manner. She sang/smiled very sweetly.
ˈsweetness nounˈsweetheart noun
1. a boyfriend or girlfriend.
2. used as an endearment for any beloved person, eg a child. Goodbye, sweetheart!
sweet potato (the edible tuber of) a tropical twining plant.
sweet-ˈsmelling adjectivesweet-smelling flowers.
sweet-ˈtempered adjective kind and friendly.
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