Endearment

B2 16+

Synonyms of endearment

Antonyms of endearment

Collocations of endearment

term of endearment
Frequency: 70 %

He always referred to her as his favorite term of endearment.

affectionate nickname
Frequency: 60 %

She gave him an affectionate nickname that stuck with him for years.

loving words
Frequency: 50 %

She whispered loving words in his ear before they fell asleep.

sweet gesture
Frequency: 45 %

His sweet gesture of bringing her flowers every week never failed to make her smile.

beloved pet name
Frequency: 40 %

She called him by his beloved pet name that only she used.

Idiomatic Expressions for endearment

  • Phrase: pet name
    Meaning: a name given to someone as a sign of affection or endearment
    Usage: My grandmother used to call me 'sweetie' as a pet name when I was a child.