Sweetie

Pronunciation: /swiːti/

Definitions of sweetie

noun a term of endearment used to refer to a loved one or someone who is sweet or kind

Example Sentences

A1 My sweetie loves to cuddle with me.

A2 I bought a box of chocolates for my sweetie.

B1 I can't wait to see my sweetie this weekend.

B2 My sweetie surprised me with a romantic dinner.

C1 I've been with my sweetie for over 10 years.

C2 My sweetie and I are planning a trip to Europe next summer.

Examples of sweetie in a Sentence

formal The teacher addressed the young students as 'sweetie' to create a warm and friendly atmosphere in the classroom.

informal Hey sweetie, do you want to grab some ice cream later?

slang What's up, sweetie? You lookin' fine today!

figurative Her voice was as sweet as honey, making everyone feel like they were her sweetie.

Grammatical Forms of sweetie

• past tense: sweetied
• plural: sweeties
• comparative: sweeter
• superlative: sweetest
• present tense: sweetie
• future tense: will sweetie
• perfect tense: have sweetied
• continuous tense: is sweetieing
• singular: sweetie
• positive degree: sweetie
• infinitive: to sweetie
• gerund: sweetieing
• participle: sweetied

Origin and Evolution of sweetie

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sweetie' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'swetiġ' which means sweet or pleasant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sweetie' has evolved to be used as a term of endearment or affection towards someone, often referring to a loved one or close friend.