What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dearest
Example
My dearest friend, I miss you so much. [dearest: adjective]
Example
Dearest, will you marry me? [dearest: noun]
sweetheart
Example
You are my sweetheart, and I love you more than anything. [sweetheart: noun]
Example
She has the sweetest heart, and I am lucky to have her in my life. [sweetheart: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sweetheart is more commonly used in everyday language than dearest. Sweetheart is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while dearest is less common and has a more formal tone.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dearest and sweetheart?
Dearest is more formal than sweetheart and is typically used in more serious or romantic contexts. Sweetheart is more casual and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
