Darling vs. Sweetheart — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Darling and Sweetheart
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Darling
A dearly beloved person.
Sweetheart
A person with whom someone is having a romantic relationship
The pair were childhood sweethearts
Darling
One that is greatly liked or preferred; a favorite
"the pride and vanity of the rich, the darlings of fate" (Mario Puzo).
Sweetheart
Denoting an arrangement or agreement reached privately by two sides in an unofficial or illicit way.
The government has long extended sweetheart contracts to corporations in exchange for services
Darling
Dearly beloved.
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Sweetheart
One who is loved.
Darling
Regarded with special favor; favorite
"Metaphysics and poetry ... are my darling studies" (Samuel Taylor Coleridge).
Sweetheart
Used as a familiar term of endearment.
Darling
(Informal) Charming or amusing
A darling hat.
Sweetheart
A person regarded as generous or lovable.
Darling
A person who is dear to one.
Mary, the youngest daughter, was always her mother's darling.
Sweetheart
Something cherished for its excellent qualities.
Darling
A kind or sweet person; sweetheart.
The girl next door picks up all my shopping for me. She is such a darling.
Sweetheart
Involving privileged treatment of a favored party; illegally or unethically favorable
"another land grab, another sweetheart deal based on political influence" (Village Voice).
Darling
(by extension) A person or thing very popular with a certain group.
A media darling
A darling of the theatre
Sweetheart
A person who is always very kind.
She is such a sweetheart: she never complains about me being late.
Darling
Dear; cherished.
She is my darling wife of twenty-two years.
Sweetheart
A person very much liked or loved by someone, especially when both partners are young.
John married his high-school sweetheart in 1981.
Darling
Charming
Well isn't that a darling little outfit she has on.
Sweetheart
(US) A female member of a college or university fraternity.
Darling
One dearly beloved; a favorite.
And can do naught but wail her darling's loss.
Sweetheart
A lover of mistress.
Darling
Dearly beloved; regarded with especial kindness and tenderness; favorite.
Sweetheart
A person loved by another person
Darling
A special loved one
Sweetheart
Any well-liked individual;
He's a sweetheart
Darling
An Australian river; tributary of the Murray River
Sweetheart
A very attractive or seductive looking woman
Darling
Dearly loved
Sweetheart
Privileged treatment of a favored person or corporation (sometimes unethically);
Another sweetheart deal based on political influence
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