endearment

/in'diəmənt/

Thân thiện

She smiled and whispered a sweet endearment to her baby.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An expression of affection: A word, phrase, or action that shows love or fondness for someone.
   • The act of showing affection: The process or instance of making someone feel loved or cherished.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • "Darling" is a common term of endearment.
  • She whispered words of endearment to her child.
  • His small gifts were simple endearments that meant a lot to her.

Advanced Usage

• "Term of endearment": A specific word or phrase used to express affection, often as a nickname.
  • "Sweetheart" and "honey" are classic terms of endearment in English.

Variants and Related Words

• Endear (verb): To cause to be loved or liked.
  • His kindness endeared him to everyone he met.
• Endearing (adjective): Inspiring affection or warmth.
  • She has an endearing smile.

Synonyms

• Affectionate expression
• Term of affection
• Sweet talk (informal)
• Fondness

Related Phrases

• Words of endearment: Phrases or expressions that convey love.
  • He was not used to hearing such direct words of endearment.

Related Idioms

• To shower someone with endearments: To express a lot of affection towards someone verbally.
  • The proud grandparents showered the new baby with endearments.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of showing affection