sweetheart
/ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sweethearts
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who is always very kind.
Noun
Examples
She is such a sweetheart: she never complains about me being late.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person very much liked or loved by someone, especially when both partners are young.
Noun
Examples
John married his high-school sweetheart in 1981.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sweetheart” mean?
A person who is always very kind.
Is “sweetheart” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.