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lovey

lovey

18 7.5
A gentle name used for someone you love
  • noun
  • /ˈlʌvi/
  • Informal
: cariño
  • Never lose your faith, Lovey.
  • lovey, do we?
  • getting all lovey
  • stop all the lovey

Like my whole life is just like lovey, you're a special kid.

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Examples

Synonyms

darling
vslovey
  • Informal
∞ 1.0

A person you love very much

is the everyday affectionate address without that strong cherishing tone
sweetheart
vslovey
  • Informal
∞ 1.0

A person you love in a romantic way

is broader, fitting both romantic partners and close friends
dear
vslovey
  • Informal
∞ 1.0

A person you love or like very much

is similar but used more often for partners rather than any loved one
sweetie
vslovey
  • Informal
991 2.8

A person you love or care for very much

is the more general affectionate address not always romantic
love
vslovey
  • Informal
646 1.0

A word people use to address someone they care about, like dear

is similar but used more casually for partners or close friends
hon
vslovey
  • Informal
274 8.2

A short, loving name for a partner or close friend

is the full neutral affectionate term not limited to shorthand
shorty
vslovey
  • Slang
83 9.0

An affectionate slang word often used for a girlfriend or close friend

is the standard affectionate address not tied to size or youth
beloved
vslovey
62 3.4

A person who is very much loved

is a neutral affectionate address for a partner or close friend
dearest
vslovey
  • Informal
32 2.2

A person you love very much

is more general and less intense in emotional tone
dearie
vslovey
  • Informal
21 8.1

A word used to show love or kindness to someone

is the neutral everyday affectionate address without the old-fashioned feel
luv
vslovey
  • UK
12 9.3

A friendly informal word used to call someone, often in British English

is the standard affectionate address used in wider contexts
poochie
vslovey
  • Informal
9 9.1

A loving nickname for a child or someone you love

is the standard affectionate address without the cuddly nickname quality
pookie
vslovey
  • Informal
7 9.9

A friendly, playful name you use for someone you love

is the general affectionate address without that specific playful pet name feel
deary
vslovey
  • UK
5 8.4

A person you love or care about, often called this name to show love

is more directly used for close personal partners and friends
poopie
vslovey
  • Informal
5 9.6

A loving nickname for a baby or someone you care for

is suitable for adult partners and friends rather than baby talk
tootsie
vslovey
  • Informal
5 9.3

A friendly name for someone you love or like

is the general affectionate address without emphasising cuteness
honeybun
vslovey
  • Informal
5 5.1

A name people use to show love for a partner, child, or pet

is the straightforward affectionate address without the playful pastry imagery
amore
vslovey
  • Informal
3 8.2

A friendly word you use to call someone you love, like 'darling'

is the everyday English affectionate address without foreign flavor
honeybunch
vslovey
  • Informal
2 7.6

A loving name you use for someone you care about

is more neutral and less sugary in affection
shortie
vslovey
  • Slang
1 9.4

A casual name for a person you date, often a girlfriend

is the neutral affectionate address used across different social groups
dovey
vslovey
  • Informal
1 9.5

A person you love and feel close to

is more neutral and fits both flirtatious and plain affection
pooty
vslovey
  • Informal
1 9.9

A loving nickname used for a person or pet

is the neutral affectionate term not limited to nicknaming
popsy
vslovey
  • Informal
1 8.7

A friendly loving name for a child or someone you love

is more commonly aimed at adult partners or close friends
babby
vslovey
  • Informal
1 9.9

A name someone uses to show love for a partner or close friend

is the general affectionate address used by speakers of all ages
dearling
vslovey
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A person you love and care about a lot

is the modern neutral affectionate form without antique tone
sweetling
vslovey
  • Archaic
1 8.1

A loving name for someone you care about

is the neutral affectionate address without the quaint sweetness
tootsy
vslovey
  • Informal
1 9.9

A loving name someone uses for a partner or close friend

is the neutral affectionate term not focused on attractiveness
chérie
vslovey
  • Informal
1 9.8

A French word used to call someone you love, like 'darling'

is plain and English, used without that foreign or elegant feeling
smoochy-woochy
vslovey
  • Informal
9.9

A playful, very affectionate nickname used between romantic partners or close friends

is the plain affectionate address without excessive playfulness

Antonyms

625 1.0

A person you do not know

How Affectionate

beloved
62 3.4
sweetheart
  • Informal
∞ 1.0
darling
  • Informal
∞ 1.0
lovey
  • Informal
18 7.5
dear
  • Informal
∞ 1.0
love
  • Informal
646 1.0

Surface Forms

lovey singular
loveys plural

Morphology

lovey = love (transparent) = love + y

As a vocative pet-name, it is a straightforward affectionate formation from 'love' + '-y', which learners can easily map to 'dear' or 'beloved'.

Etymology

Lovey as a pet name comes from love plus -y, meaning 'little love' or 'dear', and works like other pet names such as honey or dear. So calling someone 'lovey' is an easy, friendly way to show you care for them.