You May “Wistfully” Call Us Sweetheart

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Hello, my baby… Hello, my honey! People have been calling their sweethearts "honey" since Shakespeare's time. Another old, loving term? Duck. As in "O dainty duck, o deare!" as uttered by Nick Bottom ("A Midsummer Night's Dream"). What could be sweeter? WORD OF THE DAY March 30, 2024 wistfully [ wist-fuh-lee ] adverb in a way that is characterized by melancholy or longing; pensively. Learn More About This Word The votes are in! 32 silly words. 1 bracket. Which word won? Find out Pucker Up For This Sweet Quiz On Terms of Endearment We love all terms, but terms of endearment hold a special place in our heart. See if you can get a perfect score and prove that you are a real language Lothario! Keep reading Featured Stories Signs "Ardent" Or "Pugnacious"? What Words Best Describe Aries? Commonly confused ❤️ Love Vs. Lust: What Sets Them Apart? Ask The Dictionary Emoji IRL Peep! Hatch The Perfect Easter Greetings With These Fun Emoji What's Trending? Here are the top stories that our readers have been engrossed with! 🌟 "Spelt" Or "Spelled"? What's The Past Tense Of "Spell"? 🎉 21 Muslim American Luminaries On The Significance Of Ramadan 💯 How Many Of These Popularly Quoted Movie Lines Do You Recognize? 📘 How Are You Using The Face In Clouds Emoji 😶‍🌫️ ? 📝 You Might Not Understand The New Use Of "Preppy" (It'll Be OK) Quiz MULTIPLE CHOICE The word BEAU comes through _____ from the Latin "bellus," meaning "beautiful." Italian French Spanish Danish Play more quizzes and games Bye bye, loves! Let's keep the conversation alive tomorrow… and tomorrow, and tomorrow… reveling in the nuances of the English language. Sponsored messages like these help us keep Dictionary.com free. We thank you for your continued support! Want more emails like this? Sign up to receive them daily. Need help? Review our About Us or contact us for assistance. For brand partnerships, email sponsor@dictionary.com. This email has been sent to matzom229@gmail.com by Dictionary.com LLC. Make sure this email goes to your inbox by adding doctor@dictionary.com to your address book. If you wish to stop seeing these emails, please feel free to Manage Your Preferences or Unsubscribe. For more information regarding the OpenWeb ad privacy policy, please visit this link. Careers Shop Contact Us About Dictionary.com LLC, Oakland CA