sweetie

noun
UK: /ˈswiːti/
US: /ˈswiːti/

  1. A term of endearment, often used for someone you love.

    1. Come here, sweetie, and give me a hug. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't worry, sweetie, everything will be alright in the end if you believe. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to address someone in a friendly or affectionate way, often a child or romantic partner.

    1. Sweetie, can you please pass me the salt? [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm so glad to see you, sweetie, I missed you so much during my journey. [ ] [ ]

  3. An attractive or pleasant person.

    1. She's such a sweetie, always helping others. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite his tough exterior, he's really a sweetie and a very reliable man. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

darling honey dear sweetheart
sweetie interjection

  1. Used in a patronizing or condescending way.

    1. Listen, sweetie, you don't understand the situation. [ ] [ ]
    2. Oh, sweetie, you have no idea what you're talking about regarding this topic. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sweetie" in English means: A term of endearment, often used for someone you love., Used to address someone in a friendly or affectionate way, often a child or romantic partner., An attractive or pleasant person..

The phonetic transcription of "sweetie" is /ˈswiːti/ in British English and /ˈswiːti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sweetie": darling, honey, dear, sweetheart.

Example usage of "sweetie": "Come here, sweetie, and give me a hug.". More examples on the page.